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853-0080-00L 3 Credits BSC , DS , WBZ D-GESS
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Military History II

Militärgeschichte II

Lecturers & Examiners: Dr. Michael Olsansky, Dr. Adrian Wettstein
VVZ CR n/a

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Abstract

The lecture elucidates the structural problems and the evolutionary path of the Swiss Army since the adaptation of the Napoleonic warfare in the year 1804. Emphasis will be put on the general mobilizations and reforms of the Army in the 20th century as well as on the related inner- and outer-military factional disputes.

Objective

- Know and discuss the adaptation of the Swiss Army to the revolutions in military affairs in modern times; - Grasp the problematic issues regarding the evolution of the Swiss Army; - Know and be able to discuss the mobilizations of the Swiss Army in the 19th and 20th century.

Content

The students should apprehend the evolutions of the Swiss Army in its social, economic, technological and political setting from 1804 to 2004. The development of the Swiss Army is compared with general developments regarding the Military Revolutions I-VI. A special focus is set on the following topics: - Mobilizations and planning of the operational deployment of the Swiss Army in 1847, 1856, 1914-1918, 1939-1945. - Debates on the general conception and on operational doctrine 1945 - 2004 - The Army reforms 1945-2004

Resources

Literature

Jaun, Rudolf: Geschichte der Schweizer Armee. Vom 17. Jahrhundert bis in die Gegenwart. Zürich 2019

General Information

Language
German
Levels
BSC , DS , WBZ
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
graded semester performance

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture Militärgeschichte II
  • Mon 16:15-18:00 (ETZ E 7)
2 h weekly

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