In order for serious Military History students to develop a progressive deepening of understanding about the nature of command in battle; they need to develop a sense of empathy via a class such as this. Often in our studies we are too critical of past commanders without really understanding how difficult it might be to  make a decision. This class develops a student's critical and creative thinking skills to a high degree as well as the nature of tactical problem solving in small unit action in both world wars. 

The students will be given the opportunity to make situational decisions in real historical case studies about small unit leadership during WW1 and WW2. The process will be cooperative and collaborative as well as being guided by the teacher. There will be no 'right' or 'wrong' decision per se; it will be a matter of interpreting the situation through critical analysis and then creatively problem solving the tactical challenge presented by the scenario.

Each class will have a different decision-making scenario. A map and unit markers will be presented on the screen. A background to the tactical situation will be read, preliminary questions asked, then the students will work collaboratively to work out a solution to the tactical problem. With time remaining at the end of the lesson the students and the teacher will debrief and discuss the lessons learned. 

Week of 2 January - Team Bravo Resupply
Week of 9 January - Clearance of Kitchener Ridge
Week of 16 January - Linking up with Battalion 
Week of 23 January - Take the Hill
Week of 30 January - Ambush Patrol

Classes will continue using a large number of scenarios which will vary each week.