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ibiblio

Ibiblio: Hyper War: u.s. Army in Wwii: Fall of the Philippines: First Days of War

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from ibiblio.org provides a thorough description of the beginning of the Japanese invasion of the Philippines during early WWII in the Pacific. Discussed is how the isolation of the Philippines Islands led to the Japanese...
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ibiblio

Ibiblio: Hyper War: u.s. Army in Wwii: Fall of the Philippines: The Main Landings

For Students 9th - 10th
From The War in the Pacific by Louis Morton read a thorough description of the main Japanese invasion of the Philippines during early WWII in the Pacific. This site discusses to great length the Main Landings on the Philippines by the...
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ibiblio

Ibiblio: Hyper War: u.s. Army Wwii: Fall of Philippines: Final Japanese Offensive

For Students 9th - 10th
A description of the final Japanese offensive on the American and Filipino troops holding the Bataan Peninsula during early WWII. This is a very in-depth account of this attack with no detail left untold.
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US National Archives

Nara: Powers of Persuasion: Poster Art From Wwii

For Students 9th - 10th
A wonderful site for real U.S. Government propaganda posters from WWII. Provided by the National Archives and Records Administration(NARA).
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Council for Economic Education

Econ Ed Link: Economic Spotter: Resources During Wwii

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This is a lesson plan that deals with scarcity during WWII. Natural, human, and capital resources are discussed.
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Ohio State University

Osu History Teaching Institute: Code Talkers the Navajo Soldiers of Wwii

For Teachers 6th - 8th
This lesson explores the unique role that the Navajo secret codes played in winning WWII.
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Tom Richey

Tom Richey: Wwii and the Cold War

For Students 9th - 10th
This collection of videos, lessons, primary sources and slideshows will compliment studies about how the United States became involved in World War II. Follow the course of the war and the development of the war against Communism.
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Other

Wwii: China Burma India (Cbi) Theater

For Students 9th - 10th
This site discusses the CBI theater in World War II, including the Siege of Imphal-Kohima.
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National Women’s History Museum

National Women's History Museum: Female Soldiers in Wwii

For Students 9th - 10th
WACS served in all theatres of the war dispelling the notion that women were unfit for combat conditions.
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ibiblio

Ibiblio: Hyper War: u.s. Army in Wwii: Framework of Hemisphere Defense [Chap 1]

For Students 9th - 10th
This chapter is a comprehensive and detailed account of the formulation of U.S. strategic defense policy in the western hemisphere prior to WWII.
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US Army Center

U.s. Army Center of Military History: Wwii Philippines/bataan Peninsula

For Students 9th - 10th
A very good overview of the WWII Japanese conquest of the Philippines, with information on the Bataan Peninsula specifically, including a map, toward the bottom of the page.
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Calisphere: University of California Libraries

University of California: Calisphere: Wwii 1939 45: The Bracero Program

For Students 9th - 10th
Original photographs and informational text explore the government-sponsored Mexican worker program known as Braceros that was in place during World War II.
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Calisphere: University of California Libraries

University of California: Calisphere: Wwii 1939 45: 442nd Regimental Combat Team

For Students 9th - 10th
Images, photos and primary source material document the experience of Japanese men in the 442nd Regimental Combat Team during World War II.
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OpenStax

Open Stax: Fighting the Good Fight in Wwii 1941 1945: Victory in European Theater

For Students 11th - 12th
Examines the diplomatic negotiations among the Big Three leaders - Roosevelt, Churchill and Stalin - during World War II. Discusses the invasion of North Africa, the invasion of Europe, the shock of seeing the impact of the Holocaust...
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Calisphere: University of California Libraries

University of California: Calisphere: Wwii 1939 45: Life on the Home Front

For Students 9th - 10th
Looks at what life was like at home in the U.S. during World War II using original photographs.
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Calisphere: University of California Libraries

University of California: Calisphere: Wwii 1939 45: Richmond Shipyards

For Students 9th - 10th
Original photos and informational text provide a look at what it was like to work in the Richmond, California shipyards during World War II.
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Virtual Museum of Canada

Virtual Museum of Canada: Community Stories: Prince Edward Island Memories of Wwii

For Students 9th - 10th
Share in the stories of seven men and women from Prince Edward as they relate their experiences during World War ll. Listen to Bob Johnson as he tells of his harrowing experience in Burma, after being shot down, and spending 22 days in...
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Other

National Park Service: National Wwii Memorial

For Students 9th - 10th
Site of the World War II Memorial in Washington, DC. Includes information on the dedication, the construction, and design. You may also enter a World War II Veteran in the Memorial Registry.
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US National Archives

Nara: Pictures of African Americans During Wwii

For Students 9th - 10th
Captivating audiovisual look at the role African Americans played during World War II.
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Calisphere: University of California Libraries

University of California: Calisphere: Wwii 1939 45: Japanese American Internment

For Students 9th - 10th
Original photos, art work and primary source documents portray life inside a Japanese internment camp in the United States during World War II.
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Virtual Museum of Canada

Virtual Museum of Canada: Community Stories: Saskatoon & Wwii Experience

For Students 9th - 10th
The impact that the Second World War had on the prairie town on Saskatoon is investigated here. This investigation includes how Saskatoon was transformed from an agriculture centre to a town crucial to the mobilization of supplies and a...
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Virginia History Series

Virgina History Series: Virginia State History Post Wwii to Present Day [Pdf]

For Students 6th - 8th
Visualize the major events in the last half of the 20th century such as major wars and civil rights issues through the lens of the state of Virginia. In addition, learn about the pop culture of this time specifically in Virginia. Enjoy...
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DOGO Media

Dogo News: Making Sense of the Worst Refugee Crisis Since Wwii

For Students 5th - 8th
Article explains the current Syrian refugee crisis in Europe. Includes video.
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Wessels Living History Farm

Living History Farm: Farming in the 1940s: Wwii Causes a Revolution in Farming

For Students 9th - 10th
Because of World War II, life changed for farmers in the 1940s. Many farmers left the farm for the cities or to serve in the military, new technologies were developed, and equipment improved making the work in fields easier and quicker.

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