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Roman von Ungern-Sternberg is perhaps not well known, but his reputation as The Bloody Baron earned him a spot in the series of biographies exploring World War I. While he is perhaps best known for his role as an ardent monarchist during the Russian Revolution, his military exploits during the Great War offer discussion points for learners who want to know more about the fighting and violence of the conflict. Using the intriguing resource makes it easy to connect World War I to the Russian Revolution.
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Instructional Ideas
- Offer the video as research for a project on key figures during World War I or the Russian Revolution
- Use the video to prompt discussion about violence during war
Classroom Considerations
- Biography of an incredibly violent individual and may not be appropriate for all pupils, even older learners
- Part of a larger series exploring historical figures called Who Did What in WWI?
- This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
- Contains detailed biographical information
- Interesting images pique learners' interest
Cons
- Pedantic and may not be relevant to most classroom instruction
- Two ads interrupt the video