Pbs Learning Media: World on Fire: Love and Disillusionment in World War Ii

Investigate the effect that World War II-"total war"-had on a generation of young people, in this excerpt [2:26] from World on Fire, Masterpiece. When two young people, who had fallen in love just as the war began, meet up unexpectedly a year later, their lives have been dramatically changed. Kasia, a young Polish Resistance fighter, is weary and pessimistic. Harry, an English soldier, holds out hope that their love will help them overcome the trauma of war. Teacher tips are included.