Instructional Video3:09
National WWII Museum

What Would You Do? Scenario: Bombing to Invade

7th - 12th Standards
The D-Day invasion was critical to the Allies defeating Nazi Germany. However, they needed to make sure Hitler could not get resources to France to fight back. Should the Allies bomb the rail lines feeding the German army through France...
Instructional Video6:47
The Great War

Winston Churchill - First Lord Of The Admiralty

9th - Higher Ed Standards
Winston Churchill is a larger-than-life figure, designated by the BBC as the most important figure of the twentieth century. Yet, his political career began long before World War II, and it was marked with failure. A well-rounded...
Instructional Video3:58
Curated OER

History of the Cold War

9th - 12th
This resource shows video clips and still images while dramatic music blasts in the background. Written commentary is provided, but it moves quickly. While it probably moves too fast for a note-taking guide to accompany it, consider...
Instructional Video5:36
Curated OER

World War Two : Europe and North Africa 1939 - 1945 Map

9th - 12th
With over 12 million people slaughtered, both military and civilian, World War II is our most destructive war to date. This shows the occupation of both the Allied and Axis troops throughout Europe and even into Northern Africa. While...
Instructional Video
PBS

Pbs: Secrets of the Dead: Churchill's Deadly Decision

9th - 10th
In 1940, Winston Churchill made the decision to attack the French naval fleet, to prevent it falling into Nazi hands. This decision has been both praised as an act of courage and vilified as an act of betrayal. This documentary attempts...
Instructional Video
BBC

Bbc News: Audio Slideshow: Ve Day

9th - 10th
BBC News features a picture gallery with accompanying audio that tells the story of VE Day and Germany's surrender. [3:00]