XPE 9046 -- The Forgotten Wars 12 Contact hours (Offered as needed) As rich as America is in its military tradition, at least two wars stand out that are remarkable because people know so little about them: the War of 1812 and the Mexican War. For eight weeks we will examine the dynamics of these wars: Why were they fought? Who won? Why? What were their major engagements? And finally, what part did they play in the formation of our nation's history? Come ready to learn, and just maybe lessons can be drawn to give us a better understanding of the course our nation has taken.