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PBS

Pbs: The War: North Africa (1940 43)

For Students 9th - 10th
At the online companion site of the PBS documentary series "THE WAR," find a write-up about the the campaign in North Africa, which was fought over control of the Suez Canal. With links to related resources, including archive photos and...
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The Atlantic Monthly Group

In Focus: World War Ii: North African Campaign

For Students 9th - 10th
Photograhs of the British, Australian, and American forces fighting against the Germans and Italians in the North African Campaign in an attempt to force the Axis troops from North Africa. Captions accompany each picture to add context...
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Handout
PBS

Pbs American Experience: Erwin Rommel (1891 1944)

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is a brief biography of the military career of Erwin Rommel, the German Field Marshall during WWII.
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Article
BBC

Bbc: World War Two: The Battle of El Alamein

For Students 9th - 10th
Professor Richard Holmes discusses the importance of the epic victory at The Battle of El Alamein in 1942 which did much to restore British morale during World War Two.
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BBC

Bbc: Animated Map: The Battle of El Alamein

For Students 9th - 10th
Colorful animated map series on the Battle of El Alamein. Map provides detailed information on military advances and tactics, accompanied by explanatory text. Archived.
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Handout
Harvey Mudd College

Harvey Mudd College: Rommel's Advances in North Africa

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the Harvey Mudd College describes the advances of Rommel and the German troops in North Africa and discusses the fighting that took place there in '41-'42.