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An Oxford World War II Conference

Program No. 21453RJ
Immerse yourself in the story of WWII in Oxford, where you’ll gain a deeper understanding of the outbreak of the war through lectures and expert-led speaker discussions.

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Program
At a Glance
Duration
8 days
Program Begins
Oxford
Program Concludes
Oxford
Meals
16 ( 6B, 5L, 5D )
Activity Level
On September 1, 1939 the threads of an increasingly tense web of international relations began to snap as German forces crossed the Polish border. One year later armed conflict was again in full swing across the world, with no end in sight. We invite you to join distinguished scholars and historians in Oxford, England for a historic conference in Road Scholar’s World War series. Delve into the development of the Second World War with leading experts at the conference.
Best of all, you'll...
  • Get insight from renowned experts, historians, authors, professors and broadcasters into the events of the Second World War with a special focus on a specific year.
  • Focus on the events of that year in lectures.
  • Learn about the events of the war on land, sea and in the air, as well as daily life on the home front, in an expert-led discussion.
  • Enjoy the ambience of an Oxford College at St Hugh's, including dinner in hall, receptions and gala dinner and a gin tasting with John Harris.
General Notes
This conference program has a maximum of 120 like-minded participants, is classroom-based and features acclaimed experts. For field trips, the group will be divided into smaller groups. Double rooms are not offered on this program due to the rooming configurations at St. Hugh’s College. We offer a set of two single rooms with an adjoining area and shared bathroom facilities. Roommate matching cannot be offered.
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Spencer Jones
Dr. Spencer Jones is an award-winning historian and author with a special interest in the First and Second World Wars and the life of Sir Winston Churchill. He is a senior lecturer in armed forces and war studies at the University of Wolverhampton, and serves in the British Army as the regimental historian of the Royal Artillery. His most recent publication is 'The Darkest Year: The British Army on the Western Front 1917' (Helion and Company, 2021).
Please Note:
This expert may not be available for every date of the program
Activity Level
On Your Feet
Walking and standing up to 2 hours on some field trips.
Suggested Reading List
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