Was he the mastermind of war or a military genius? Franz Conrad von Hötzendorf, who led the Austrian-Hungarian army, is one of the most important figures of World War I. However, his case for war ultimately caused the death of the empire. An interesting video explores Austria-Hungary's strategic mastermind and the complexities of his legacy.

Concepts

world war i, austria, military history, biographies

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Additional Tags

social studies

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Instructional Ideas

• Ask the class to consider the characteristics of leadership using von Hötzendorf as a case study

Classroom Considerations

• Part of Who Did What in World War I? video biography series
• Picture of deceased emperor may make the video unsuitable for some viewers
• Video assumes detailed knowledge of the war's causes and outcomes
  

• This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

• Thorough in its coverage of Hötzendorf's role during the war
• Engaging narrator makes clear Hötzendorf's significance within the war

Cons

• None

Common Core

L.9-10.2.a L.11-12.2.a