Dennis McHawes shares his experiences on the front lines of the Persian Gulf War as it shifted from Desert Shield to Desert Storm.

Quick Ideas for Using the Video with Students:
1. Prior to viewing the video, have students do some research about Operation Desert Storm then view the video to learn Mr. McHawes’ first person experience serving in the military at that time.
2. Use the video as part of your study of recent history in the Middle East. Consider using the video in conjunction with other videos on the site with people sharing their memories of similar events. Create a jigsaw activity with student groups watching different videos then sharing their learning with each other.
3. Use the video in conjunction with a journal prompt or conversation starter question related to your study of fighting in Iraq/Middle East or other topics of 20th century American history.
4. Have students react to Mr. McHawes’ age when he went into battle. What would be their thoughts if going to war at the same age?