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The Fallen

The Fallen

World War II was devastating on a scale never seen before. This video uses data visualization to reveal the staggering human cost of the war.

Key Ideas

As this video progresses, key ideas will be introduced to invoke discussion.

Key Ideas

Think about the following questions as you watch the video


  1. 01:25 How did military and civilian casualties differ during the war?
  2. 09:45 Which country lost the most soldiers and civilians in the war, and why?
  3. 13:15 Which side intentionally targeted civilians?
  4. 14:20 Was World War II the deadliest war in history?
  5. 14:20 What is meant by “The Long Peace”?