Trip Leader:  Prof. Thomas Arnold
Course Title:  HI 355:  Colloquium in Modern Military History:  Germany’s Military-Past & Present

Germany is ramping up its military spending and offering greater support to Ukraine, so an evaluation of the history of the country’s military is especially relevant. After years out of the spotlight, German military power will be once again be on the world stage.
This program will be grounded in military history, and focus on the past, present and future of Germany’s armed forces. Students will travel to Berlin for hands-on learning experiences.  These will include visits to museums and field trips in the region, for example a visit to Dresden to visit the German Military Museum.  Students could also meet with German military officials to discuss the future of Germany’s armed forces.
Germany is an important ally, and the American military presence in Germany is still significant. Many the students will commission in the military and posted abroad. This program gives them a taste of life in Germany and insights into the military alliance between the US and Germany.
 
Living Arrangements
CityLAB: Berlin apartments.

Field Trips and Excursions

Within Berlin
German National Library for research materials.
German Historical Museum
Museum Berlin-Karlshorst( WW2 Eastern Front)
German Resistance Memorial Center
Allied Museum (US Occupation of Berlin)
Cold War Museum
Tempelhof Airport
Military History Museum at Gatow Airport
 
Outside of Berlin:
Potsdam (palaces and Frederick the Great)
Dresden (German Military Museum)
Stalag Luft 3 (POW camp and site of Great Escape) near Zary, Poland