Was Svetozar Borojevic thick-headed ... or a military genius? While he was the most prominent Slav in the Austrian-Hungarian army, why is he not remembered for his role in the Great War? Young historians consider these questions after viewing a video biography of a contradictory figure in World War I history. 

Concepts

world war i, the balkans, military history, biographies

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Additional Tags

social studies

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Instructional Ideas

• After viewing Borojevic's biography, ask your class to debate who gets remembered for military service and why 

Classroom Considerations

• Part of Who Did What in World War I? video biography series
• Graphic photos of dead soldiers may make this video inappropriate for some
  

• This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

• Intriguing photographs keep viewers engaged
• Narrator connects a lesser-known figure from World War I to larger themes

Cons

• Video is highly detailed and may lose pupils who do not have a detailed knowledge of World War I

Common Core

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