YouTube: The Century: Americas Time Civilians at War

DIRECTIONS: After viewing the video answer the following questions.

1. What was the military strategy regarding civilians in the wars prior to WWII?
How did that change with WWII?

2. Explain how countries like Germany and Japan treated those they conquered.

3. Why was Hitler so cruel to the Soviets (Russians)? Why did he hate them so
much?

4. Describe the siege of Leningrad. What were Hitlers objectives? Did he meet
his goals?

5. How was nationalism and patriotism used by Germany and Japan to achieve
their military goals?

6. What was the Rape of Nanking? How did the Japanese justify their
inhumane actions?

7. Could the USA and Britain have con the war without attacking civilians in
Europe and Japan? Explain!

8. What is your reaction/response to the video? Explain your feelings and

thouts.