Each week we will select and examine a technology that cut its teeth in the two most destructive and technologically creative wars of the twentieth century in a course that combines military history with science, engineering, principles of industrial design, and even human psychology.  We will begin by looking at how a technology was originally conceived, developed, and used, before following up by looking at how the opposing side responded to its use and looking at its overall impact on the wars. As a part of this process we will not only look at the science behind these technologies, but the way they affected real people through images and primary sources. Once a month, we will have "Fools of War Day" where we will specifically look at all the ideas that accidentally exploded, backfired, and otherwise failed spectacularly. 

Each session covers a standalone topic, chosen by the instructor from more than 100 lessons, with more still being added so students can take for more than two years without coming across repeats! 

October 2024:
- week of 9/30-10/6: World War II Super Tanks
- week of 10/7-10/13: Maxim guns
- week of 10/14-10/20: Hurricane fighters
- week of 10/21-10/27: Enigma cryptography
- week of 10/28-11/3: U.S. Carriers (early WWII)

November 2024:
- week of 11/4-11/10: Gustav Rail Guns
- week of 11/11-11/17: how tanks get built, pt 1
- week of 11/18-11/24: how tanks get built, pt 2
- week of 11/25-12/1: U.S. Carriers (late WWII)

One last note: for the safety of all of our students, and to ensure that I can work with each student effectively, I do require students have their cameras turned on and be visible at all times. Students who cannot comply will be moved to the waiting room.