“17 Days of Hades” Assignment

Good morning everyone!

I hope you had a great and restful weekend.

Here is the first major assignment for you from Mr. G.

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Mr. Goto

Canadian History 30S

“17 Days of Hades” Assignment

After watching the film “17 Days of Hades”, do the reflection piece based on your thoughts about this film. Following are details:

Mandatory:

-Provide general Impression about this film. Is this your favourite film? Was it sad? Depressing? Share your feelings, thoughts, and opinions with me. Provide supporting evidence from the film, so you can back up and support your idea(s)!

Choice of Two:

1- Pick one part of this film and analyze* it. Why does it have a strong impact on you?

2 - What is trench warfare, and why was so much of World War I dominated by this method of fighting? Consider such elements as technology, strategy, attitudes of leaders, and any other factors you can think of. How did trench warfare affect the duration of the war? WHY?

3 - How did the use of new technologies such as Poison Gas during World War I influence the war? Which sides benefited the most from which technologies? Did any of them play a role in either lengthening or in shortening the war? Which technologies were the most important? WHY?

4 - What was the “Operation Disinfection”? Was it successful for Germany? Why would you think Germany used the Poison Gas to fight even though it was not allowed to use chemical weapon during the war?

5 - Would you be a volunteer as a soldier in WWI if you were in the era? WHY or WHY NOT?

Length: 1 – 1.5 pages minimum, 2 page max.

*an·a·lyze/ˈanlˌīz/Verb

1. Examine methodically and in detail the constitution or structure of (something, esp. information), typically for purposes of explanation and interpretation.

2. Discover or reveal (something) through such examination.

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Have a great week.

Mr. G