Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Us History: 1890 1945: 1943 Axis Losing in Europe
In 1943, the tide really turns in favor of the Allies in World War II. They are able to push the Axis out of N.Africa and force a surrender from Italy (along with Mussolini being deposed). The Soviets are able to start pushing the Axis...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Us History: 1890 1945: 1942 Tide Turning in World War Ii in Europe
In 1942 we see the Axis get pushed back in North Africa and get bogged down in the Soviet Union. The tide of war turns in favor of the Allies. [5:11]
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Khan Academy: Us History: 1890 1945: 1940 Axis Gains Momentum in World War Ii
In this second video giving an overview of World War II, we see Germany and the Axis powers only continue to gain momentum in 1940. [6:13]
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Us History: 1890 1945: Beginning of World War Ii
An overview of the run up to and very beginnings of World War II. [7:54]
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of American History: A More Perfect Union
A comprehensive site from the National Museum of American History about the rights of citizens and the power of states as seen in the Japanese American internment. Primary resources abound in interactive multimedia galleries.