The Last Days of the War

What's the difference between Groundhog Gus and Punxsutawney Phil? A lot, if you live in Georgia or Pennsylvania! Learn about the ways different North American regions celebrate Groundhog Day with a fun video.

Was he a ruthless leader and failed military commander? Or a political martyr and king? Historians continue to debate the legacy of Russian Tsar Nicholas II, who was the last of the Romanov line to rule Russia. An interesting video...

Video [6:11] about the last days in Vietnam when North Vietnamese were closing in on Siagon and the U.S. faced a dilemma about evaucating U.S. and South Vietnamese military personnel.

Video [5:36] in which Miki Nguyen tells the story of how his family escaped by helicopter, the encroaching North Vietnamese, 1975. Provides support materials for teachers and students.

V-E day is almost here, the Allies are victorious! Using a video  that features archival footage and photos, scholars watch as the Allies are successful, and the war in Europe is brought to a close. Learners also witness the Allies'...

Their boots may not have been on the ground, but military airmen in World War I made a lasting impact on the global conflict. A thorough interactive resource takes learners through a timeline of events, campaigns, and battles with...

Describes the final days prior to the outbreak of World War II, the economic situation that made it essential for Germany to start the war, his insincere attempts at negotiations with other countries, and the invasion of Poland.

While Thirteen Days is a fantastic film to use in the classroom in reference to the Cold War and the Cuban missile crisis, it is important to take care to effectively and properly incorporate its contents into your curriculum. This...

Video [2:30] describing the evacuation of South Vietnamese led by American Ambassador, Grahm Martin.

While most people consider Germany's invasion of Poland the start of World War II, the invasion was only one of a sequence of events that led to the global conflict. Using archival footage of the invasion, as well as clips from...