Videos tagged with First World War

This video from the Royal Armouries' Home Learning Hub explores the history and impact of the 'Pals Battalions' during World War I. It details how these units, composed of men from the same localities, were formed to boost recruitment and morale. The content is designed to support KS3 History and English education, providing insights into the soldier's journey and the broader effects of the Pals Battalions on the front lines and on the home front.

This Royal Armouries education video for home learning explores trench warfare during the First World War. It covers the weapons and armor utilized during this period, as well as the human experiences of soldiers. The video is aimed at supporting teachers and parents with home schooling, particularly for KS3 & KS4 English and History curricula. The Royal Armouries is the UK's national collection of arms and armor, offering insights into historical combat and collection.

This video, titled 'In Memoriam,' explores the personal journeys of Royal Armouries staff as they researched their family histories connected to World War I. The description highlights an ongoing exhibition at the Royal Armouries in Leeds and Fort Nelson, running until April 30, 2017, which delves into the stories of individuals who served their country during the war. The exhibition is inspired by these discoveries, and viewers are encouraged to learn more through the provided website link.

This video features a short interview with photographer Brian David Stevens about his exhibition 'They That Are Left'. The project, spanning 2002-2012, consists of 100 portraits of war veterans photographed each Remembrance Sunday after the Cenotaph ceremony. The exhibition is being shown at the Royal Armouries Museum Leeds as part of their First World War Centenary commemorations and will later transfer to Fort Nelson. The content focuses on historical commemoration and artistic representation of veterans' experiences.

This short film, "Slow Dusk," produced by the Northern Film School in collaboration with the Royal Armouries, explores the grim realities of World War I trenches and the devastating impact of a gas attack. The film draws upon the historical collections of the Royal Armouries to depict these historical events. It aims to educate viewers on the conditions faced by soldiers during the Great War, with a particular focus on the harrowing experience of chemical warfare.