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University of Oxford (UK)

University of Oxford: First World War Digital Poetry Archive: Audio Collection

For Students 9th - 10th
The Audio Collection contains accounts of the First World War from veterans, their families and people who served the war effort at home. You can search the archive or use the keywords provided on the site to search the recordings.
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Veterans Affairs Canada

Veterans Affairs Canada Department: Artillery

For Students 9th - 10th
A description of the powerful new weaponry of WWI, the heavy artillery. Goes into detail about how artillery was used in the first world war, and what this new technology meant for war.
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BBC

Bbc History: History Trails: Wars and Conflict: Home Life During World War Two

For Students 9th - 10th
A series of nine RealAudio clips featuring the reminiscences and memories of average British citizens who lived through food rationing, housing issues, women working in the factories and much more. The clip from one man who as a child...
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PBS

Pbs: People's Century: Killing Fields: 1914 18

For Students 9th - 10th
A companion site to a documentary about the stories that only eyewitnesses can tell provides access to two personal accounts of people who lived through World War One.
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15 Minute History

15 Minute History: European Imperialism in the Middle East, Part I

For Students 9th - 10th
In this podcast you will discover the development of the relationship between the European, North African and Southwest Asian nations pre and post World War II. Find out how Europe became an imperial and colonized area. [21:10]
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Center For Civic Education

60 Second Civics: Role of President Pt. 15: President as Commander in Chief

For Students 9th - 10th
One of the President's roles is as Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, and this power has been used by every president since World War II to send troops to other countries.
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BBC

Bbc Podcasts: Episode 98: Throne of Weapons 20 Oct 2010

For Students 9th - 10th
Chair made from decommissioned guns. Neil MacGregor, Director of the British Museum, explores the impact of weapons on the modern world by examining a sculptured throne made from decommissioned guns. The weapons are remnants of the...

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