Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: D Day and the German Surrender
A brief description of the end of World War II with the invasion of Normandy on D-Day, the Battle of the Bulge, the Allied race to Berlin, and finally, V-E Day.
CommonLit
Common Lit: Text Sets: World War Ii
World War II was the second war to embattle the entire globe, lasting from 1939 to 1945. It not only witnessed the Holocaust and the nuclear bombings of Japan, but became the deadliest conflict in human history. This collection includes...
ibiblio
Ibiblio: Hyper War: France's Response to Germany's Invasion of Poland
Three documents--two addresses by French Premier Daladier and one transcript of a phone call-- pertaining to the German invasion of Poland are presented.
Country Studies US
Country Studies: Austria the Anschluss and World War Ii
Read about the Anschluss in Austria and the absorbtion of the country into the Third Reich. This brief overview of the early spread of Nazism lays a foundation for World War II in Europe.
Library of Congress
Loc: War's End Ve Day
A collection of letters and interviews of soldiers as the relate and recall their feelings on VE day.
Digital History
Digital History: The Rise of the Dictators [Pdf]
Use this lesson plan to explore the economic and political conditions in Europe after World War I as a result of the Treaty of Versailles that led to the rise of dictators in several countries. Read about the rise of Lenin and Stalin in...
US Holocaust Memorial Museum
U.s. Holocaust Memorial Museum: Jewish Population of Europe in 1945
Article describing in statistical form the devastating effects of the Holocaust on the Jewish population and the flight of Jewish refugees during and after World War II in post-war Europe.
US Holocaust Memorial Museum
U.s. Holocaust Memorial Museum: Do You Remember When?
This online exhibit about is about the experience of being a young Jew in Berlin in the early 1940's. Includes real life stories and images of the personal belongings of real people.
US Holocaust Memorial Museum
U.s. Holocaust Memorial Museum: Hidden Children: Quest for Family
After the end of World War II, Jewish survivors tried, with the help of Jewish organizations, to find the children they had left hidden in the care of others, or to find other family members. Many children had no memory of their...
Ibis Communications
Eyewitness to History: London Celebrates Ve Day, 1945
Read the description of the celebrations in London on V-E Day in May, 1945. In addition, listen to the radio broadcast of the surrender of Germay.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Propaganda
A good overview and description of propaganda. Looks at types, techniques used, theories and models, and propaganda directed at children.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Martin Heidegger
Wikipedia offers detailed biographical information on German philosopher, Martin Heidegger (1889-1976 CE).
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: World War Ii
Visit this website from the Wikipedia encyclopedia for an exhaustive encyclopedia article on World War II. Content includes information on the causes of the war, the European theater, the Pacific theater, and the historical significance...
Chase Young, PhD
Dr. Chase Young, Ph D: Reader's Theater Script: Joan M. Wolf's Someone Named Eva [Pdf]
A reader's theater adaptation of Joan Wolf's young adult book, Someone Named Eva, is provided on this script. Seven character roles are needed in this performance.
The History Place
The History Place: The Rise of Adolf Hitler: The Quiet Years
Describes Hitler's life from 1920 to 1929 which he recalled as his happiest years. Joseph Goebbels became an ardent follower then, Hitler set up home in the country, and he began a relationship with his niece. Then the stock market crash...
The History Place
The History Place: The Rise of Adolf Hitler: Great Depression Begins
Describes the beginning of the Great Depression in Germany and how Hitler's tactics now shifted to getting himself elected in order to achieve his goals.
The History Place
The History Place: The Triumph of Hitler: The Gestapo Is Born
Explains the founding of the Gestapo by Hermann Goring in April 1933, its growth and methods, and the unlimited powers that it wielded.
The History Place
The History Place: The Defeat of Hitler: Attack on France
Discusses France's attitude towards the Germans at the beginning of World War II and its indecision and defensiveness, factors which made the country an easier target when Germany invaded it in 1940. It discusses Hitler's maneuvers on...
The History Place
The History Place: The Defeat of Hitler: Attack on Russia
Discusses Hitler's plans to invade Russia, which were preceded by invasions of Yugoslavia and Greece, paving the way for Operation Barbarossa. Describes the events of the invasion, the unexpectedly strong resistance of the Russians, and...
The History Place
The History Place: The Defeat of Hitler: Running Out of Time
Describes the events in the latter part of the war when Germany's forces were being attacked on three fronts, the cities were being bombed, Hitler's military commanders were losing faith in him, and an attempt was made to assassinate...
The History Place
The History Place: The Defeat of Hitler: Battle of the Bulge
Describes in detail the events leading up to and during the Battle of the Bulge which took place near the end of World War II.
The History Place
The History Place: The Defeat of Hitler: Enter the Bunker
Describes the succession of defeats experienced by the Germans as the Allied forces advanced. Hitler conscripted old men who had served in WWI and young boys, sending them into battle where most died. Meanwhile he enacted a...
History of American Wars
History of American Wars: Concentration Camps
Examine the history behind the idea of concentration camps, one part of Hitler's solution to rid Germany of its "weak and inferior" citizens.
PBS
Pbs: Daring to Resist
A companion website to the PBS documentary telling of three female teens who resisted the Germans and the Holocaust.
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