Curated OER
World War II in Color, Part 3/5
The Nazis destroyed French civilian life when they invaded France in March 1940. Watch the destruction of towns and the fleeing of worried, saddened people. This is part three of a five-part series.
Curated OER
WWII - Hitler's New Germany
How did Hitler rise to power? Take a look at how Adolf Hitler manipulated the government, the German masses, and his own Nazi leaders to take power of Germany post WWI. An interesting video to introduce your class to Adolf Hitler and his...
Curated OER
WWII - US to Arm Allies
Before joining World War II, Franklin D. Roosevelt changed the military policy to lend-lease, meaning that the US would distribute artillery without requiring immediate payment. What are the benefits to changing this policy? What are the...
Curated OER
World War II in Color, Part 2/5
Hail the Fhrer! Learn about German support for Adolf Hitler before and during World War II. Actual letters expressing the viewpoints of the time are read. This is part two of a five part series.
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WWII - Hitler Unleashes Blitzkrieg
Why did Germany invade Poland, initiating WWII? German troops crossed the Polish border in response to a raid Polish troops had supposedly made into Germany. Find out what really happened and Britain's response to Germany's attack.
Curated OER
World War II in Color, Part 1/5
What were the Allied and Axis countries doing just before the start of World War II? Take a peek into American, British, Spanish and German life (among others) on the eve of the most destructive war in world history. This is part one in...
PBS
Pbs: Nazi Prison Escapes at Colditz
Companion website to the NOVA program on Colditz and those who tried to escape from it during World War 2. Includes plans on the "glider" escape where prisoners made a Glider to "fly" out of the prison.
PBS
Pbs: Nova Holocaust on Trial
Companion website to a documentary chronicling the 2000 English court case about denial of the Holocaust happening.
Yad Vashem, The World Holocaust Remembrance Center
Yad Vashem: The Uniqueness of Nazi Antisemitism
Yad Vashem has the largest collection of Holocaust resources than anywhere else in the world. Their main objective is preserving all the stories of this time period so it is not forgotten or repeated. In addition to primary sources, they...
NPR: National Public Radio
Npr: Anti Semitism in Europe
An NPR site that spotlights a report that claims anti-Semitism is alive in Europe. Pictures, narrative, and related sites are included.