Fighting in World War II–Harrison Ochs
6:49
Grades: 3 - 5

Video Description: Harrison Ochs shares his memories of the attack on Pearl Harbor, his desire to join the military after, and his experiences on a Coast Guard cutter during World War II.

Type of Video: Interview*
Unique Video ID: DMilitary-90**

Quick Ideas for Using the Video:

  • Prior to viewing the video, have students do some research about the use of the Coast Guard during World War II then view the video to learn Mr. Och’s first person experience.
  • Use the video as part of your study of World War ii. Consider using the video in conjunction with other videos on the site with World War II soldiers and those on the homefront sharing their memories. Create a jigsaw activity with student groups watching different videos then sharing their learning with each other.

 

*Interviews feature extended conversation exploring fascinating topics with fascinating people in the area of study.

**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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