A master's program in history military focuses specifically on the historical study a specific area. A student's dissertation is either a paper or thesis, depending on the area of research. Students take Introduction to Research in Military History in their first year. This course combines reading of classic texts about military history with discussion of research strategies. The first semester focuses on researching and writing a paper which will eventually become a master's dissertation or thesis. In the fall semester, students revise and complete their MA thesis or dissertation.
U.S. Army Nurse Corps Women
Congress established the Army Nurse Corps, the first civilian career field for women within the United States military. The Army General Hospital at the Presidio, San Francisco had 41 nurses by 1902. The hospital's chief nurse, Dora E. Thompson, led the nursing staff during the 1906 earthquake and fire.
Firsts for women in the U.S. military
The U.S. military has had a history of women making waves for decades. September 11th marked a major turning point in military women's lives. As a result of the war on terror, women were quickly recruited to and promoted into leadership roles. Many important leadership positions were made possible by women, such as Col. Linda McTague becoming the first female commander in an Air Force fighter group. In the same time, Sgt. Tiffany McTague became Army Ranger's first female.
Challenges facing military historians
Military historians face unique challenges. Whatever the subject matter, military historians make a valuable part of historical scholarship. They provide an unique perspective on military history, and their work can be used as a valuable training resource for real-world practitioners.
Literature on warfare
Literature on war is well-respected. Many historians dismiss these works as unreliable. This volume examines how modern war memories have advanced in sophistication and present new challenges for scholars. This collection of essays examines how war writers communicate their views, from the Napoleonic era up to the present.
The field of research
The history of war research is complex and fraught with ethically and emotionally charged questions. There are however a few historians that have been able to navigate difficult terrains without being suspected, despite general hostility towards the field.