While Josip Broz Tito was the father of Yugoslavia, his service in some of the most gory moments of World War I shaped his world view. Tito's time in the army—fighting for Austria-Hungary—made him a critic of the monarchy and strengthened his political will. Help your young historians unravel these influences using an informative video biography. 

Concepts

world war i, serbia, yugoslavia, military history, biographies

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Additional Tags

social studies

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Instructional Ideas

• After viewing the video, ask the class to discuss the effect of Josip Tito's service during the Great War on his later political career 

Classroom Considerations

• One installment of the Who Did What in World War I? video biography series
• Graphic pictures of dead soldiers and war atrocities make this video inappropriate for some students

• This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

• Engaging narrator helps viewers examine the influence of Tito's service
• Intriguing photographs and quotes from Tito keep learners interested

Cons

• While Tito's biography during the war is complete, the video does not explore his post-war political career

Common Core

RI.9-10.10a L.9-10.2.a L.11-12.2.a RH.11-12.10