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Justifying The Failure At Verdun? - The Falkenhayn Controversy
Ready for some scandal and controversy surrounding World War I? Then it's time to learn all about the Falkenhayn Controversy! Learners discover how the Battle of Verdun failed and how leadership tried to adapt as surrounding events...
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The Sky Was The Limit - Aviation in World War 1
Is the sky the limit? Advances in aviation during World War I brought the limit much closer than before. Countries around the world were affected by flight in the Great War, including adapting by changing tactical locations and patterns.
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French Pistols of World War 1
How can something as simple as a model of a pistol influence warfare in World War I? French pistols serve as a tool to the French soldiers in the time period and create new results in war. The resource includes a demonstration, primary...
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Submarines, Dreadnoughts and Battle Cruisers - The Navies of World War 1
What did England and Italy have in common during World War I? They both made use of navies! Find out all the details by watching an informative video about the important machinery navies from many prominent countries used to fight in...
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German Uniforms of World War 1 | The Great War Special
Soldiers and uniforms go hand in hand. But what made German uniforms unique during World War I? Use a video to teach pupils the details of specific pieces of clothing and their function in the German army.
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Stratford 2: The Lost Years
Before Shakespeare moved to London, he found inspiration in Stratford. Part of a thorough series on Shakespeare, an intriguing video describes the Bard's early years in Stratford when he was newly married and had three young...
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10 Rare And Obscure WW1 Era Guns
An eye-catching resource showcases a variety of unique guns from World War I that soldiers used in battle. Intrigued viewers discover the historical context of some remarkable weaponry as the museum content creator discusses the items
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Stormtrooper - German Special Forces of WW1
Here's a crazy requirement: The German high command required members of new trench-fighting battalions to be under 25 and single. An engaging video compares the German viewpoint and their tactical position to that of other countries...
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Trench Warfare in World War 1
Trench warfare was extremely common in World War I, but just how deep were these trenches, and what was life like for the soldiers in them? The resource answers these questions and more. Pupils learn about everything from the way...
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Companions In The Trenches - Animals of World War 1
People had to suffer in the trenches, but do scholars know they had four-legged companions to help them during World War I? Many horses and dogs were extremely helpful to soldiers during the time period. Discover how horses and dogs not...
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French Rifles of World War 1
What insights do rifles offer about French military strategy during World War I? Watch an interesting video to find out! The resource uses primary source images and videos, as well as descriptions from an expert in relating to the French...
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The Schlieffen Plan - And Why It Failed
Did you know that the Schlieffen Plan was actually quite rigid, which led to its demise? Young historians discover all the details about how the plan failed, as well as its historical context to the broader subject of World War I using...
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Beyond Wires and Pigeons - Communications in World War 1
Telegraphs and pigeons may all seem passe, but at one point in time they were at the cutting edge of technology. Explore the evolution of technology and how it affected communication during World War I.
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German Rifles of World War 1
How and why did Germans use rifles in World War I? A video resource discusses rifles in detail by using images as well as analysis by an expert in historical gun usage. Primary source images help connect the content to the military...
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German Pistols of World War 1
Need to describe the importance of new technology and weaponry to the Germans during World War I? The resource does just that! Scholars view different prominent pistols and cutting-edge technologies Germans used during World War I,...
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One Of the Capable Generals of WW1 - Arthur Currie
History books share a lot about many famous military generals from World War I, but have your scholars heard about the famous Canadian general Arthur Currie? Change that using an informative lesson that is part of the Technology and...
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Trench Raid Tactics - Into the Abyss
When individuals think of World War I, many think of trench warfare, but what was it and what sort of tactics did the military use to succeed when trenches were involved? Find out by watching a sneaky video! Scholars view primary source...
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Erwin Rommel - Infantry Attacks During World War 1
Who was Erwin Rommel and what did he have to do with World War I? Learn all about the famous military leader using the informative resource. Historical graphics and interesting narration make the biographical video both entertaining and...
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Austro-Hungarian Rifles of WW1
To understand military history, it sometimes takes understanding military weapons. The video discusses how people in the Austro-Hungarian Empire used rifles during World War I. It speaks to the make and model of the rifle, as well as how...
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London 2: A Penny for the Yard
Shakespeare's Globe stands out as one of the greatest theaters in history. A video and tasks from the compares the original performance space to its current recreation in London. Activities focus on key vocabulary words related to...
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The Tempest 1: Bigger Than Me
William Shakespeare's work speaks to everyone, regardless of race, gender, or social class. A short video discusses key aspects of the Bard and his craft, including his use of iambic pentameter. Activities accompany the video to...
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Stratford 1: Shakespeare, Glove Maker
Shakespeare did not go to university, and that may have been the best decision he ever made. A video, part of the Shakespeare English exercises series, describes the famous playwright's early years in Stratford-Upon-Avon, sharing details...
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Nixon and the Court — The Supreme Court
What was Nixon's strategy when dealing with the Supreme Court? Find out using a strategic resource. Pupils view a video about Nixon, read background information about judicial nominees for context, and engage in discussion regarding...
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Griswold v. Connecticut
How have Supreme Court decisions affected privacy and women's rights? As part of a study of Griswold v. Connecticut, scholars watch a video, read provided background material about Estelle Griswold and Planned Parenthood, engage in class...