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The History Place

The History Place: The Triumph of Hitler: The Nazi Soviet Pact

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes the alliances that were forming between countries in the lead-up to the outbreak of World War II, the negotiations between Hitler and Mussolini, and the Nazi-Soviet Non-Aggression Pact signed by Germany and Russia.
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The History Place

The History Place: The Defeat of Hitler: Downfall of Adolf Hitler

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes the events that took place in Hitler's bunker in Berlin during the last ten days of his life.
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Journal of Historic Review: Italian Fascism: An Interpretation

For Students 9th - 10th
This well-researched essay focuses on the history of fascism in Italy as well as on the ideology.
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International Gramsci Society: Timeline of Life of Gramsci

For Students 9th - 10th
A very detailed timeline documenting the life of the famous 20th century Marxist thinker who lived in Italy and was imprisoned by Mussolini and died in prison.