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The Last Days of the War

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the account of Nikolai G. Kuznetsov on the end of the war. He was the Admiral of the Fleet of the Soviet Union, and a participant in the Yalta Conference.
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Vichy Law and the Holocaust in France

For Students 9th - 10th
Discusses how Petain's collaborationist government condemned France's Jewish population. Includes reviews, articles, and resources by Richard H. Weisberg.
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American Merchant Marine at War: u.s. Merchant Marine in World War Ii

For Students 9th - 10th
Gives an excellent history of the sailing ships and sailors of the Merchant Marine in both the Atlantic and Pacific. Links on the page include many firsthand accounts of the sailors and their experiences during the war.
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H.m.s. Hood Assoc.: Battle of the Denmark Strait Documentation Resource

For Students 9th - 10th
Part I, Introduction and Background; Part II, Fighting Bismarck; and Part III, Conclusion and Sources provide the exciting story of the sinking of the Bismarck by the combined Royal Navy. Basic facts about each ship are supplied such as...
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Berlin Airlift Historical Foundation: Spirit of Freedom

For Students 9th - 10th
Wow, this site has a great description of the Berlin Airlift. Breaks the operation down into different stages that show how the program evolved. Contains great details and pictures about the airlift.
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Japanese American National Museum: Dear Miss. Breed: Letters From Camp

For Students 9th - 10th
Peruse this collection of letters, recordings, and home movies of several Japanese Americans from their internment following the bombing of Pearl Harbor.
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Imperial Japanese Navy Page: Guadalcanal Naval Battles

For Students 9th - 10th
This site presents information on the many navel battles that were a part of the Guadalcanal Campaign.
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Texas Escapes: World War Ii

For Students 9th - 10th
A rich collection of stories and photographs covering the Texans who participated in World War II. Topics covered include many stories of individual men and women who took part in conflicts, training camps and prisoner of war camps in...
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Calvin College: Warning! Enemy Propaganda!

For Students 9th - 10th
The article listed is a German Propaganda Article from the archives at Calvin College.
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North Atlantic Treaty Organization

Nato's 60th Anniversary

For Students 9th - 10th
NATO has put together a tremendous amount of information about the 60 years it has been in existence. The resource includes photos, videos, tv lectures about NATO, a timeline of events in each decade from 1949 to 2009, and copies of its...
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US Navy

Naval Historical Center: Naval Aviation Chronology in World War Ii

For Students 9th - 10th
Extremely detailed chronological account of the operations of the United States Navy beginning in 1940 and prior to an official declaration of war.
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Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History

Gilder Lehrman Institute: History Now: History Now: African Americans in World War Ii

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] An article about the contributions of African Americans to the war effort during World War II, despite discrimination.
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Hoover Digest: Remembering the Katyn Massacre

For Students 9th - 10th
Description of one of the most horrific atrocities committed by Stalin's secret police whereby almost 22,000 Polish prisoners were forced to dig their own graves and then were shot to death. They were never tried or accused of any crimes.
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Liberation of Paris

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides information and images about the liberation of Paris during World War II.
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PBS

Pbs: American Experience: America and the Holocaust

For Students 9th - 10th
PBS provides an accompanying website to their documentary on America and the Holocaust. Find special features, a timeline, an interactive map that depicts events from 1939 to 1945, primary documents and People and Events.
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Radio News: Edward R. Murrow

For Students 9th - 10th
This site not only gives a biography of Murrow with a look at his career as a radio and television journalist, but also has 4 audio clips of actual radio reports he gave. Very interesting. Use the links at the bottom of the page.
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Old Time Radio: Radio News: Victory in Japan Day

For Students 9th - 10th
Original radio broadcast announcing the end of World War II after the surrender of Japan, and the jubilation that followed as crowds in cities across the United States celebrated in the streets.
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Smithsonian Institution

National Portrait Gallery: The Presidency and the Cold War

For Students 9th - 10th
View videos, photograph, and renderings of American presidents and their foreign counterparts in this image-rich examination of the post-World War II environment and the cold war that followed it. Includes a review of key foreign-policy...
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Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of American History: Within These Walls

For Students 4th - 8th
If these walls could talk! Explore American History through one house that has experienced over 200 years of history. This interactive site has pictures of artifacts, primary sources, and music from 1757-1945. Be a detective and guess...
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Texas State Historical Association

Texas State Historical Association: World War Ii

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes the changes that took place in Texas during World War II, e.g., ways average Texans assisted in the war effort, and methods Governor Coke R. Stevenson used to promote Texas interests while also supporting the war. Also...
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Holocaust Chronology

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides a timeline chronology starting on January 30, 1933 and ending November 1, 1946.
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Historica Canada

History by the Minute: Juno Beach

For Students 9th - 10th
Part of a series, this resource focuses on Juno Beach. The allies gathered to surprise the Germans, and to turn WW11 around. Canadians were assigned Juno Beach, meeting fierce battles but eventual triumph. Includes a brief video and...
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Veterans Affairs Canada

Veteran Affairs Canada: Normandy 1944 Canada Remembers

For Students 9th - 10th
Established in coordination with the 60th Anniversary of D-Day, Veteran Affairs Canada provides fact sheets, images, and activities that celebrate and honour Canada's contribution on the beaches of Normandy.
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Veterans Affairs Canada

Veteran Affairs Canada: Normandy 1944 Canada Remembers

For Students 9th - 10th
Established in coordination with the 60th Anniversary of D-Day, Veteran Affairs Canada provides fact sheets, images, and 5 classroom-friendly activities that celebrate and honour Canada's contribution on the beaches of Normandy.

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