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The Lion Of Verdun - Philippe Pétain Instructional VideoThe Lion Of Verdun - Philippe Pétain Instructional Video
Publisher
The Great War
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Grade
9th - 12th
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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Resource Type
Instructional Videos
Media Length
10:37
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Year
2016
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The Lion Of Verdun - Philippe Pétain

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A lion of the battlefield, Philippe Petain directed the French forces during World War I. What influence did he and victory have over France's plans in the war?  An informative installment of the Who Did What in WWI? series helps viewers understand the debates behind military tactics and the effects of technologies on troops.

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

world war i, military history, france, biographies

Additional Tags

social studies

Instructional Ideas

  • Use the video to illustrate the hardships of military life during World War I

Classroom Considerations

  • Graphic images may make the video unsuitable for all students
  • Learners may need background information on World War I to understand the significance of some battles the video biography discusses
  • This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

  • Intriguing photographs stimulate curiosity
  • Seamless discussion of biography and larger picture ideas

Cons

  • Two embedded ads in video disrupt instructional use
  • Pedantic at times and may lose some learners in the details

Common Core

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

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