Historian Dan Snow introduces some great History clips about WW1 from the 鶹Լ archive for use in the classroom.
History Themes:
- Reconstructive surgery
- Contribution of Indian Sikhs
- The Class System
- Suffragettes and the status of Women
- Zeppelin threat
- Royal Flying Corps
- Demand for Weapon production
- Trenches
- Life as a pilot in WW1
These clips are from the 鶹Լ series, Curriculum Collections.
Suitable for: KS3 and KS4 / GCSE in England, Wales and Northern Ireland and National 4 and 5 and Higher in Scotland.
How did facial reconstructive surgery develop in World War One? video
Dan Snow looks at how facial reconstruction surgery developed in World War One.
How did World War One affect the class system in Britain? video
Jeremy Paxman compares the impact of World War One between upper and working classes.
What was the contribution of Indian Sikhs in World War One? video
A closer look at how Indian Sikhs played a key role in the British army during World War One.
Suffragettes - Did the status of women change after World War One? video
Kate Adie considers the legacy of World War One on women’s rights in Britain.
How did Britain deal with the Zeppelin threat during World War One? video
Ben Robinson examines the Zeppelin threat to Britain during World War One.
How challenging was the life of a pilot in World War One? video
James May looks at the dangers and challenges facing pilots in World War One.
How did Britain meet demands for weapon production in World War One? video
Saul David on how Britain struggled to produce the weapons to supply the army in World War One.
What were trench conditions like in World War One? video
Saul David looks at how British soldiers coped with trench conditions in World War One
What was agreed at the Treaty of Versailles? video
Dan Snow looks at the terms and consequences of the Treaty of Versailles.
How did the Royal Flying Corps contribute to World War One? video
Joe Crowley looks at the history of the Royal Flying Corps and the role it played in World War One, leading to the creation of the RAF in 1918.
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