PhD Military History

The brutal wars of the 20th and 21st centuries have made clear the centrality of military history to modern politics and statecraft. As the renowned historian John Keegan wrote, "[t]he written history of the world is largely a history of warfare."

At the University of North Texas, students can earn a Ph.D. in Military History by studying, analyzing, and discussing the history of warfare in every era and culture – and on every point on the globe. UNT has a distinguished reputation as an international leader in the careful analysis of the causes, conduct and termination of conflict from the ancient to the present.

Understanding military history is crucial in analyzing world politics, and UNT is committed to the research, teaching, and public presentation of this fundamental aspect of human history. A UNT Ph.D. in Military History will prepare you to enhance the public's understanding of the interrelationship between war, society, technology, domestic politics and international relations.

Areas of study for doctoral students:

• Ancient Greece and Rome
• French Revolution and Napoleon
• Modern Germany
• World War I
• World War II
• Cold War
• American military culture
• American Revolution
• American Civil War
• Korea and Vietnam
• Revolution and insurgency
• Military theory and strategic thought