Louisiana Department of Education
Louisiana Doe: Louisiana Believes: Grade 8 Social Studies Units
A grade 8 scope and sequence document with six complete units.
BBC
Bbc History: World Wars: World War Two: Hitler's Invasion of Russia
Five-part article in which Hitler's reasons for invading Russia are explained and considered.
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Historic Naval Ships: Uss Lexington
Historic Naval Ships Association gives a description and history of the USS Lexington, which served in the Pacific in WWII and is now a museum.
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442nd Regimental Combat Team Historical Society:wwii Japanese American Soldiers
Travel the history of the 442nd Regimental Combat Team through these primary documents preserved from WWII. Topics include the activation and origin of the team, and battle history, honors and tributes.
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Image From Audio: Churchill and World War Two
Website encompasses every aspect of World War II with particular emphasis on British roles and viewpoints. Resources include a range of audio, visual, and interactive media. Content coverage highlights include the war at sea, the air...
Veterans Affairs Canada
Veterans Affairs Canada: Anniversary of the Dieppe Raid: In Canada Events
This beautiful collection of images highlights various events that were held in Canada to honour the bravery and sacrifices at one of the most devastating battles in Canadian Military History.
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Wikipedia: Natl Historic Landmarks in Ca: Uss Hornet (Cvs 12) (Aircraft Carrier)
Essex class aircraft carrier which was commissioned in November 1943. She played a role in the Pacific battles of World War II and then went on to serve in the Vietnam War. It also recovered the Apollo Astronauts as they returned from...
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The Battle for Termoli
This site provides an account of all the leaders and military squadrons that participated in the battle at Termoli, Italy in World War II.
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The Battle for Termoli
This site provides an account of all the leaders and military squadrons that participated in the battle at Termoli, Italy in World War II.
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Ibiblio: Central Burma Campaign
This site from Ibiblio is an official Defense Department history of the Burma battles fought in 1945 against the Japanese. The role of Merrill's Raiders is analyzed.
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in Alabama: Uss Drum(submarine)
Launched on May 12, 1941, this was the first of the Gato-class submarines completed before World War II. It represents what was the standard design for American fleet submarines at the beginning of that war. The USS Drum sank fifteen...
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Wikipedia: Natl Historic Landmarks in Ma: Uss Massachusetts (Battleship)
One of two surviving United States Navy South Dakota-class battleships, Massachusetts saw action in World War II, winning 11 battle stars. She is on display at Battleship Cove.
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in Alabama: Uss Alabama(battleship)
One of two surviving South Dakota-class battleships, Alabama was commissioned in 1942 and spent forty months in active service in World War II's Pacific theater, earning nine battle stars over twenty-six engagements with the Japanese.
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Wikipedia: Natl Historic Landmarks in Washington (State): Arthur Foss (Tugboat)
Built in 1889, the Arthur Foss is one of the oldest wooden-hulled tugboats afloat in the United States. She gained worldwide fame when the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer movie studio leased the vessel for its 1933 production Tugboat Annie, starring...