One hundred years have passed since the end of one of the world's most horrific events. This course will examine in detail the events that led up to the war, the first campaigns, and the stalemate that ensued in 1915. The second class will look at the war during the years 1916- 1917, with specific emphasis on campaigns at sea, the Middle Eastern front, the Italian front and the Eastern front. The final class will focus on America's entry into the war and the upheaval in Russia. The class will also examine the flawed Treaty of Versailles and its contribution to future events in Europe.

An Osher membership fee of $25 is required to enroll in this class. If you have not paid your membership fee, please click on the blue link below under "course accessibility" to add the membership fee to your shopping cart. Then continue shopping to select your courses and/or events. If you have questions about whether or not you have paid your member fee, please call 785-864-6779.

Instructor Bio: Robert Smith, Ph.D., is the recently retired director of the Fort Riley Museum. He has a doctorate in history from KSU and has published numerous articles on military history.

Course Accessibility: Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend University of Kansas sponsored events. If you require reasonable accommodations in order to participate in an event, please email jayhawkglobal@ku.edu or call 785-864-6779 at least three weeks before the first day of the event.

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Course pre-requisites
(required) Osher Membership Fee

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