Instructional Video

A Fate Worse Than Death - Disfigured Veterans of World War 1

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What happened if you suffered a catastrophic injury during a war when medicine had not completely advanced to today's standards? Scholars investigate devastating injuries and their treatments during the First World War. The 24th lesson of a 32-part series on the Great War looks into how wounded veterans dealt with such loss. Discussion and understanding come from the short video that looks deeper into the mental cost of war and wounds. 

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CCSS: Adaptable
Instructional Ideas
Classroom Considerations
  • Sensitive subject and visuals; viewer discretion advised 
  • This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
  • Lesson provides photographic evidence of WWI wounded and treatment options
  • Resource is excellent for those who learn best with visual representation
Cons
  • None