Curated OER
World War Two : Europe and North Africa 1939 - 1945 Map
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...
US National Archives
Internet Archive: Appointment in Tokyo
Footage [57:27] published in 1945 on the history of World War II operations in the Pacific Theater from the fall of Corregidor to surrender at Tokyo Bay.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: 1940 Axis Gains Momentum in World War Ii
Provides an overview of the events of 1940 during World War II where the Axis Powers and Germany continue to make gains. [6:14]
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Us History: 1890 1945: 1941 Axis Momentum Accelerates in Ww2
In 1941, the Axis gains further momentum with control of most of Continential Europe. Hitler decides to break pact and invade Stalin's Soviet Union. United States enters World War II after Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. [12:11]
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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...
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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]