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. Powerline Productions, Inc. Being World Changers, Raising World Changers! 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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