World War I World War II
“I do not know with what weapons World War III will be fought with, but World War IV will be fought with sticks and stones.” — Albert Einstein (a good quote to discuss the advances in weaponry brought about by a world war)
World War I Teacher: Remember, World War I was referred to as the “Great War,” and also as the “War to End All Wars.” Student: That might be hard to remember. Teacher: Why do you say that? Student: Well, World War I wasn’t either of those two things... (silly, I know, but so were some of the original names for World War I) General: “Our armies are at a stalemate on the front lines. We need to find a way for our troops to attack without being easy targets for the Germans.” Officer: “Sir, maybe we should have them march across the battle lines backwards. That way, the Germans might think they’re leaving instead of attacking! (yes, it’s bad… but it gives an opening to discuss the long faceoff that took place on the front lines)
World War II During World War II, a German boy asked his father, “Who are we fighting against?” The father pulled out a map. In his thick German accent, he said, “Well, first there’s the British Empire.” He points to England and the surrounding countries, as well as Australia and most of Africa. “We’re also fighting against the United States,” continues the father, running his hand across North America. He continues, “Of course, there’s also Russia, the biggest country of all.” The boy shifts nervously and says to his father, “Are you sure that Hitler has seen this map?” (a good joke to use when talking about the Allied and Axis forces during World War II) While training for a mission, a group of paratroopers was gathered in a plane flying high above the military base. “This exercise is important because we need to practice if we’re going to parachute into Europe to fight the Nazis,” shouted their commanding officer. “Well, shouldn’t be wearing parachutes?” asked one of the soldiers. “No,” answered the officer, “I said this is only an exercise. Now jump!” (this is good to show how young men went through quick training and then were sent to fight) stepawayfromthetextbook.com
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World War I Teacher: Remember, World War I was referred to as the “Great War,” and also as the “War to End All Wars.” Student: That might be hard to remember. Teacher: Why do you say that? Student: Well, World War I wasn’t either of those two things... (silly, I know, but so were some of the original names for World War I) General: “Our armies are at a stalemate on the front lines. We need to find a way for our troops to attack without being easy targets for the Germans.” Officer: “Sir, maybe we should have them march across the battle lines backwards. That way, the Germans might think they’re leaving instead of attacking! (yes, it’s bad… but it gives an opening to discuss the long faceoff that took place on the front lines)
World War II During World War II, a German boy asked his father, “Who are we fighting against?” The father pulled out a map. In his thick German accent, he said, “Well, first there’s the British Empire.” He points to England and the surrounding countries, as well as Australia and most of Africa. “We’re also fighting against the United States,” continues the father, running his hand across North America. He continues, “Of course, there’s also Russia, the biggest country of all.” The boy shifts nervously and says to his father, “Are you sure that Hitler has seen this map?” (a good joke to use when talking about the Allied and Axis forces during World War II) While training for a mission, a group of paratroopers was gathered in a plane flying high above the military base. “This exercise is important because we need to practice if we’re going to parachute into Europe to fight the Nazis,” shouted their commanding officer. “Well, shouldn’t be wearing parachutes?” asked one of the soldiers. “No,” answered the officer, “I said this is only an exercise. Now jump!” (this is good to show how young men went through quick training and then were sent to fight) stepawayfromthetextbook.com
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