Being a Bombardier in World War II
21:06
Grades: 6 - 12

Video Description: New September 2022! World War II veteran Ralph Goldsticker shares stories of his experience as a bombardier in World War II. Archival footage and images are included throughout.

Type of Video: Segment*
Unique Video ID: Miitary-89**

Quick Ideas for Using the Video:

  • After viewing the video, have students make a list of questions they would have liked to hear Mr. Goldsticker answer, then have them research the answers.
  • Ask your students to explain the phrase Mr. Goldsticker used, “there are no atheists in fox holes.”
  • Mr. Goldsticker’s medals are impressive. After viewing the video, have students create a medal, along with a description of the requirements for earning it.

To learn more about the World War II and Vietnam, check out the full program this segment is edited from: History in the First Person: Veterans Day 2014 Program 1.

*Segment videos are short excerpts edited from interviews or interactive programs that offer flexible and differentiated ways to use the rich content included in the full-length conversation.

**The unique Video ID can be used to quickly locate a single video in the ET collection. This search function is designed to let teachers assign students to watch a specific video and have only that video appear as a search result. Just click on Search and choose “By Video ID.” Then type in the Video ID as it appears above. Be sure to include the dash.

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