How did Allied forces get behind enemy lines? An engaging video shows just how they did it—by dropping paratroopers drop from the sky in a risky maneuver. Learners watch as paratroopers attempt to drop behind enemy lines and destroy Germany's industrial war machine in what would be known as Operation Market Garden. 

Concepts

world war ii, wars, wartime, military history

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Additional Tags

social studies

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Instructional Ideas

• Use the video to prompt a classroom discussion on the Allies' struggle to defeat Germany
• Pair with an activity to compare the German and Allied military forces

Classroom Considerations

• The themes of violence and war may not be suitable for all age levels

Pros

• Uses real-life footage and photos from WWII
• Illustrates the Allies' struggles to defeat the German war machine 

Cons

• None