In the article the authoress presents concrete teaching approaches regarding the topic of war violence during and after World War II through the inclusion of selected examples of the testimonies of child victims of the war. Testimonials represent first hand historical sources, which are presented through the testimonies of the children of exiles, stolen children, child victims of the Holocaust, children of internees, children of guerrillas, children of the »enemies of the state« and the children of refugees from the time of the Yugoslav wars. To all testimonials she adds examples of questions and activities for pupils which promote critical thinking skills. The main purpose of including testimonials in discussing the topic of violence during the war is to raise awareness of pupils and sensitize them as active and responsible citizens who will actively contribute to a society which will take into account and respect the values of equality and peace.