7 Amazing World War I Heroes
In “Life Lessons from 20th Century History: 7 Amazing World War I Heroes” episode #099, Meredith Curtis introduces you to 7 heroes from World War I that you may never have even heard of. Not only are they amazing people who did extraordinary things, but their faith in Jesus shined through! “The Great War” did not prove to be the war to end all wars, but it was a proving ground for these men and woman who showed bravery, fortitude, and courage. In their stories, is a life lesson for us all.
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Show Notes
Background on World War I.
Why World War I was so challenging
- Family fighting family
- Trench Warfare
- New weapons like machine guns
- Dog fights
- Chemical warfare/gas masks
- Wiped out a generation of men
- Wiped out many European cities
King Albert the First of Belgium
Belgian Neutrality
“Belgium is a nation, not a road!”
Highest Ranking Noble on the battlefield
Nurse Edith Clavel
English nurse stationed in Belgium
“Patriotism is not enough. I must have no hatred or bitterness towards anyone”
Executed as a spy by German Army
Herbert Hoover
Orphaned Quaker boy who became a millionaire
Private Charity to feed starving Belgians
In charge of rebuilding after the War
Eddie Rickenbacker
Race Car Driver who drove General John J. Pershing
Dog Fights—26 kills
Life of heroism & service
Sergeant Alvin York
Dramatic conversion, Christian leader, Pacifist
Greatest Civilian Soldier
William Donovan
Many men fought in WWI and went on to serve the nation like Douglas MacArthur, Truman, Eisenhower
Father of the CIA
“Wild Bill”
William Harold Coltman
Sunday School Teacher & Gardener
Most Highly Decorated British soldier in WW1
Never fired a shot
Life Lessons
This life is not all there is
Faith carries us through
You were born for a time such as this—example of Esther
God will never leave you
We are saved for a purpose
World War I & 20th Century Resources
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