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Website
PBS

Pbs: American Experience: Victory in the Pacific

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the accompanying site to the PBS film "Victory in the Pacific." Information provided includes maps by which students can trace the war, eyewitness stories, and discussions by historians.
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Article
ibiblio

Ibiblio: The Silent War Against the Japanese Navy

For Students 9th - 10th
Extensive article which chronicles the efforts of U.S. Naval intelligence to read the secret radio messages of the Japanese Navy.
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Handout
War Times Journal

War Times Journal: The Pacific War: A World War Ii Summary

For Students 9th - 10th
This article provides a concise summary of the major events/battles of the Pacific War from the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor to the surrender of Japan in August 1945.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

National Park Service: Battle of Midway: Turning the Tide in the Pacific

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This Teaching with Historic Places lesson plan examines Midway's strategic importance in World War II.