From Waterloo to the Rhine: The British Army 1815-1945

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The University of Kent

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From Waterloo to the Rhine: The British Army 1815-1945

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From Waterloo to the Rhine: The British Army 1815-1945

The course From Waterloo to the Rhine: The British Army 1815-1945 is an online class provided by The University of Kent through Future Learn. It may be possible to receive a verified certification or use the course to prepare for a degree.

Examine one of the UK’s most storied institutions, and how 130 years of social, cultural and military change have shaped it.

Course description

Explore the British Army’s part in the making of the modern world
4 weeks

With a legacy stretching back centuries, the British Army is proud of its hard-won reputation as one of the most formidable fighting forces in the world.
On this course, you’ll see for yourself how the British Army evolved as an institution between 1815 and 1945. You’ll reflect on its social composition, place in society, and military proficiency, analysing a range of primary sources and incorporating your findings into historical debate.
Ultimately, you’ll develop a deeper understanding of the British Army – its successes, failures and role in shaping the modern world.

The composition and organization of the army at the turn of the 19th century
The image of the Army in British society
Battlefield performance in a ‘limited war’ as part of an international coalition
The influence of the Duke of Wellington’s generalship
Campaigning in Africa and India
The Indian Mutiny (1857)
The Anglo-Zulu War (1879)
The Second Boer War (1899-1902)
The expansion of the Army
Gallipoli, the Somme and the 100 days
The experience of the British soldier throughout the war
Commemorating the war
The defeats of 1940 in France and 1942 in the Far East
Crucial engagements at El Alamein (1942), D-Day (1944) and Operation Market Garden (1944)
The impact of ‘total’ war and how this influenced the conduct of British military operations
The extent to which the British Army changed socially, culturally, and militarily between 1815 and 1945

No prior experience or qualifications are needed for this course. It would suit anyone with an interest in the British military, or social history in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. It would also appeal to prospective students of history, or military history.

The University of Kent
The University of Kent, the UK’s European University, is one of the country’s most dynamic universities. Established in 1965, it now has 19,850 students studying at its various campuses.
National Army Museum
We examine the Army’s role from the British Civil Wars to the modern day. Through our collections we preserve and share stories of ordinary people with extraordinary responsibilities. We explore the role of the Army and its relevance today.

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From Waterloo to the Rhine: The British Army 1815-1945

Course Topic

History

University, College, Institution

The University of Kent

Course Skill Level

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Course Language

English

Place of class

Online, self-paced (see curriculum for more information)

Degree

Certificate

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From Waterloo to the Rhine: The British Army 1815-1945

To obtain a verified certificate from Future Learn / The University of Kent you have to finish this course or the latest version of it, if there is a new edition. The class may be free of charge, but there could be some cost to receive a verified certificate or to access the learning materials. The specifics of the course may have been changed, please consult the provider to get the latest quotes and news.

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