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Military Theory 101

An introductory, one-time class discussing the ideas of the world's major strategic theorists: Sun Tzu, Machiavelli, Jomini, Clausewitz, Mahan, Corbett, and Mao Zedong.
Keith (M.A. Military History)
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1 live meeting
1 in-class hours

Class Experience

US Grade 7 - 10
This class is meant to introduce students to the great thinkers of Military History who codified influential strategic principles. As a One-Time class students will encounter the major theorist, his major work, his main concepts and his impact on the conduct of warfare. For example, students will learn about Carl von Clausewitz who fought against and with Napoleon - this experience allowed him after the wars to write about Napoleon's "genius" for warfare in his book Vom Krieg (On War). So influential were Clausewitz's ideas that they formed the basis for the strategic thought in both world wars. Thus a better understanding of Clausewitz provides the student with a better capacity for understanding the conduct of the wars. These profound concepts are the basic building blocks for understanding Military History - Ancient to Modern.
Learning Goals
Students will review the historical context of the formation of strategic thought throughout the ages.
Students will learn about the strategic concepts which have guided the Great Captains of Military History.
Students will learn about the individual theorists and their background.
Students will learn about the impact of these ideas and concepts on military operations in history.
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Parental Guidance
This is a class about strategic theorists, there will be discussions of battles and wars.
Supply List
A copy of the Principles of War has been added below - these could be reviewed prior to class or could be used as a reference with later studies.
 2 files available upon enrollment
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Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined September, 2020
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Master's Degree in History from American Military University
Bachelor's Degree in Education from University of Maine at Farmington
Bachelor's Degree in History from Acadia University (Nova Scotia, Canada)
I hold a Master's Degree in Military History (Land Warfare) from American Military University and am a certified History teacher with 30 years experience. Plus I really like Military History. 

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$15

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Meets once
60 min

Completed by 21 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 12-17
3-15 learners per class

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