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Victory in World War II was by no means a forgone outcome for the Americans. A video resource paints a picture about what the Allies faced by the time the United States entered the conflict. Issues included both wartime production and mustering troops for the coming battles.
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Instructional Ideas
- Show the video to begin the class's study of World War II
- Ask learners to consider solutions to the problems laid out in the video
Classroom Considerations
- One installment of the War in Europe series
Pros
- Video is easy to adapt to a variety of purposes
- Strong visual images engage learner interest
- Narration is thought provoking and is a great way to stimulate conversation
Cons
- Video is less than two minutes and does not give many historical details
- Narration sounds like war propaganda