1. World War I and the Russian Revolution
Section 2: A New Kind Of War
Witness History Audio: A Soldier on the Western Front: Richard Schmeider
Witness History Audio: With Our Boys at the Front, part 1
Witness History Audio: Gas Shells Bombardment
Witness History Audio: World War I Dogfight
Notes: Listen to the Witness History audio. Then read aloud the main idea for each subheading in this section and show the related visuals.
After listening to the Witness History audio, ask, “Why did the soldier find the singing of the birds so touching?” (The peaceful, ordinary singing of the birds was such a contrast to the death and destruction surrounding him.)
When showing Color Transparency 158, discuss with students how this aircraft was utilized in World War I.
When showing Color Transparency 159, use the lesson suggested in the transparency book to guide a discussion on the mechanized nature of World War I battles.
Witness History Audio: Waltzing Matilda
Witness History Audio: With Our Boys at the Front, part 2
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2. World War I and the Russian Revolution
Section 2: A New Kind Of War
Stalemate on the Western Front
Unexpected Belgian resistance and the efforts of British and French troops ended Germany’s plan for a quick victory over France.
Geography Interactive: The Western Front and the Eastern Front,
Witness History Video: World War I: A New Kind of War
Note Taking Transparency 170A
Notes: Listen to the Witness History audio. Then read aloud the main idea for each subheading in this section and show the related visuals.
After listening to the Witness History audio, ask, “Why did the soldier find the singing of the birds so touching?” (The peaceful, ordinary singing of the birds was such a contrast to the death and destruction surrounding him.)
When showing Color Transparency 158, discuss with students how this aircraft was utilized in World War I.
When showing Color Transparency 159, use the lesson suggested in the transparency book to guide a discussion on the mechanized nature of World War I battles.
Technology of Modern Warfare
The new use of machine guns, artillery guns, poison gas, tanks, airplanes and submarines all changed the tactics required to win the war.
Color Transparency 158: The Sopwith Camel
Note Taking Transparency 170B
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3. World War I and the Russian Revolution
Section 2: A New Kind Of War
Battle on Other European Fronts
On the eastern front, Russia made some progress before retreating. In the Balkans, Bulgaria and Romania joined in on opposites sides of the War, and Italy joined in on the side of the Allies.
Color Transparency 159: The Mule Track by Paul Nash
War Around the World
The Ottoman Turks joined the Central Powers in 1914 and cut supply routes to Russia from the Mediterranean. In the Caucasus Mountains, Turkey fought Russia. African and Asian colonies were also involved in the war effort.
Notes: Listen to the Witness History audio. Then read aloud the main idea for each subheading in this section and show the related visuals.
After listening to the Witness History audio, ask, “Why did the soldier find the singing of the birds so touching?” (The peaceful, ordinary singing of the birds was such a contrast to the death and destruction surrounding him.)
When showing Color Transparency 158, discuss with students how this aircraft was utilized in World War I.
When showing Color Transparency 159, use the lesson suggested in the transparency book to guide a discussion on the mechanized nature of World War I battles.
Geography Interactive: The Ottoman Empire,
QuickTake Section Quiz
Progress Monitoring Transparency
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4. World War I and the Russian Revolution: Section 2
Note Taking Transparency 170A
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5. World War I and the Russian Revolution: Section 2
Color Transparency 158: The Sopwith Camel
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6. World War I and the Russian Revolution: Section 2
Note Taking Transparency 170B
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7. World War I and the Russian Revolution: Section 2
Color Transparency 159: The Mule Track by Paul Nash
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8. World War I and the Russian Revolution: Section 2
Progress Monitoring Transparency
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