Minnesota in the Great War
Arn Kind has been an educator for over 35 years, both in the classroom teaching grades 4 through 12 and through his presentations to students and adults of all ages and is well known for his historical presentations.
2017 is the 100th anniversary of the America's entry into the Great War, now known as World War I. To commemorate it, Arn presents "Minnesota in the Great War," an exciting living history program that provides an entertaining and educational perspective about "The War to End All Wars." The First World War, which for America, lasted only 19 months involved more than 100,000 men from Minnesota. They served in the army, navy, Marine Corps and medical corps. Of that number more than 1,400 were killed in battle or fatally wounded. Another 2,000 died of disease; many from the flu epidemic which broke out during the war.
A very important part of Arn's presentations are the artifacts, uniforms and equipment that students will be able to observe, handle, and interact with as part of their hands-on experience in living the history.
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In this presentation participants will learn:
?the causes of the war as well as why and how America got involved
?strategies used to win the war
?the uniform, weapons, equipment and the life of the typical Minnesota soldier or "Doughboy."
?the role women played in the war
?the new technologies that were introduced during the war. Technologies like the airplane, the submarine, the tank, and the introduction of lethal gas on the battlefield made the Great War the first "industrial war." Minnesotans found themselves on battlefields and on seas that were far more lethal than anything that had come before.
?how the end of the war would make the United States a world power, but it would plant the seeds that would lead to the Second World War.
The audience was impressed and enjoyed Arn's presentation and many stated that they had learned much from his presentation. As always, Arn provided historical information in a down-to-earth style that brought history to a personal level for many in the audience. All who attended felt the program was worthwhile and provided them with a new perspective on World War I.
Orness Plaza, Mankato Free Press, New Country 93, KEYC-TV, Blue Earth County Library staff