Movies and OPVCL

1917

The True Story behind the 1917 movie

History Extra

The Telegraph – How historically accurate is the movie 1917?

This is not as useful as the sources above when analysing the film.

The Hindenburg Line

First World War – The Hindenburg Line

  1. How does the movie help your historical understanding of the First World War?

a. Factors leading to the defeat of Germany and the Central Powers.

b. Strategic errors

c. Economic Factors

d. Technological developments (air and land)

e. Mobilisation of human and economic resources

f. Influence of foreign powers

2. What are the values of the movie as a historical source? Ensure you refer to the Origins, Purposes and Content.

3. What are the limitations of the movie as a historical source?