Experience modern European history in the places where defining events of the World Wars
unfolded. Beginning from Paris and extending into the historic landscapes of northern France,
students move beyond textbooks to examine military strategy, individual experiences,
remembrance and the lasting political and human impact of twentieth-century conflict.
Museums, memorials, preserved battlefields and historic sites connect major events with the
people who experienced them. Students consider not only how the wars were fought, but also
how conflict reshaped Europe and how countries continue to preserve and interpret this history.