HST 402: Seminar:European History

Prerequisite: HST 201

General Education requirement: 5A - Capstone Study

Seminars will be offered variously in topics in European History. The writing of a substantial paper will be required. Content will vary with instructor; may be repeated with change of content.

Class #12170 Course information

Topic: Portugal in WWII

3.00 credits
Section 7101: Undergraduate Seminar
Class: #12170

Spring Full Semester
Jan 25, 2027 - May 12, 2027
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Cost: $
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Location: Online
Textbook Syllabus

Course Topic Description: On 1 September 1939, the Portuguese government declared its neutrality in the impending war by stating: "Happily the obligations of our alliance with England, which we do not wish to shirk from confirming at so grave a moment, do not oblige us to abandon our position of neutrality during this crisis." By the start of 1943, the tide had not yet turned in favor of the Allies in the Battle for the Atlantic. Their losses were high. They needed the use of Portugal's Atlantic Islands for an airbase to protect shipping lines from predatory German submarines. Yet, Portugal understood that the Allies could offer no assurances. One misstep could spell disaster for the Portuguese.

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