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The Outbreak of World War II: Causes and Early Events
This video explores the origins and early events of World War II, focusing on the political and economic factors that led to the conflict. It examines the rise of fascist leaders like Hitler and Mussolini, the impact of the Treaty of...
Mazz Media
World War 2
This live-action video program is about the term World War 2. The program is designed to reinforce and support a student's comprehension and retention of the term World War 2 through use of video footage, photographs, diagrams and...
Crash Course
Economic Depression and Dictators: Crash Course European History
We're still leading up to World War II, but first we gotta talk about the rise of the dictators. Today we talk about the rise of militaristic dictatorships in Germany, the Soviet Union, Japan, and Spain, and the economic depression that...
One Minute History
190 - Dictatorship - One Minute History
A Dictatorship is Characterized by a single ruler holding absolute power. Roman Dictators such as Julius Caesar and Nero ruled with no mercy. Dictators like Alexander the Great and Genghis Khan conquered their domains. Dictators were...
Biography
Adolf Hitler - Dictator | Mini Bio | BIO
Adolf Hitler (April 20, 1889 to April 30, 1945) was chancellor of Germany from 1933 to 1945, serving as dictator and leader of the Nazi Party, or National Socialist German Workers Party, for the bulk of his time in power. Hitler’s...
The March of Time
MOT 1939: KINGDOM of ITALY: REGIA AERONATICA ITALIANA: MS BESIDE Italian Fascist dictator Benito Mussolini (Il Duce) holding, using binoculars. TU WS Biplanes flying in row formation flight. HA TD WS Royal Italian Air Force biplanes w/ square wings
MOT 1939: KINGDOM of ITALY: REGIA AERONATICA ITALIANA: MS BESIDE Italian Fascist dictator Benito Mussolini (Il Duce) holding, using binoculars. TU WS Biplanes flying in row formation flight. HA TD WS Royal Italian Air Force biplanes w/...
Mr. Beat
NATO Explained
On April 4, 1949, the leaders of 12 countries in both North America and Western Europe got together in Washington, D.C. in response to the growing threat of the Soviet Union, a Communist country that had been fairly aggressive trying to...
The March of Time
MOT 1943: Tehran Conference
'1943' Superimposed over Tehran Conference building Communist Dictator Josef Stalin (1879-1953) US President Franklin D Roosevelt (1882-1945) Prime Minister Winston Churchill (1874-1965) sitting outside.
Curated Video
Analyzing Historical Context
A video entitled “Analyzing Historical Context” which evaluates the historical background of a piece of nonfiction.
Weird History
Benito Mussolinis Favorite Mistress
Italian dictator Benito Mussolini maintained relationships with several mistresses – as many as 14 at a time, according to some – but none stuck by him quite as ardently as Clara Petacci. Petacci, his preferred paramour, kept a diary...
The March of Time
WANTED Hitler Hirohito Mussolini
MOT 1942: WORLD WAR II WANTED: (POV Over-the-shoulder) CU Soldier looking at photograph of Adolf Hitler. CU Postcard of Adolf Hitler Japanese Emperor Hirohito & Italian Fascist dictator Benito Mussolini. WWII
The March of Time
England Navy Admiral
MOT 1939: ENGLAND NAVY ADMIRAL: EXT MS Admiral flag on ship pole. INT MS Admiral sitting at desk w/ Naval officer standing taking dictation (no SOT). World War II WWII
The March of Time
Propaganda Mussolini Hitler
MOT 1937: PROPAGANDA FOR ALGERIA: (POV behind) WS Algerians watching theatre screen, film, clapping, of Italian dictator Benito Mussolini Nazi Swastika flags, German's Adolf Hitler w/ aides. World War II, WWII
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Roberta Senechal de la Roche - Teachers Make a Difference - Violence
Roberta Senechal de la Roche, Professor Emeritus, Washington and Lee University, explains her lifelong interest in violence, sparked by personal experiences and exposure to historical events. Influential moments include witnessing a...
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...
Curated OER
From World War to Cold War
From peace at the end of World War II, straight back to war. This resource details the changes in leadership in the Soviet Union post World War II. From the brief attempt at democracy, to the Bolshevik Revolution, and finally to Vladimir...
The Great War
From Socialist to Fascist - Benito Mussolini in World War 1
While Benito Mussolini made his mark as the Italian fascist dictator during World War II, his experiences during the Great War formed his beliefs. An informative video traces the complex narrative, covering Mussolini's early life, his...
Biography
Adolf Hitler- Mini Biography
From his rise with the Nazi party and military assaults in World War II to the pervasive anti-Semitism that founded his political missions, this brief video will offer young historians a glimpse into the life and ambitions of...
Curated OER
WWII - Soviets Launch Counter Attack
Used to the harsh conditions, the Soviet Union's military pushes the German troops back, securing faith for the Soviet people. With German troops freezing and their tanks becoming immobilized, the German troops fell back to take on the...
TED-Ed
History vs. Vladimir Lenin
Vladimir Lenin is on trial in an engaging, animated video where the merits and consequences of the formation of the Soviet Union and Lenin's actions are reviewed. This is a great way to illustrate how to establish and argue unique...