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eBook
The History Place

The History Place: The Defeat of Hitler: 1939 1945: Quest for a Nazi Empire

For Students 9th - 10th
A 20-chapter book on the history of Nazi Germany over the course of the Second World War.
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Handout
Other

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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Handout
The History Place

The History Place: The Defeat of Hitler: Battle of the Atlantic

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes the events of the Battle of the Atlantic and the different technologies used by both sides.
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Website
PBS

Pbs: Nova Hunt for the Hood

For Students 9th - 10th
A look at the historic exploration to locate the HMS Hood - sunk in her battle with Germany's Bismark.
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Website
Other

Canonesea, Convoy Hx72 and U 100

For Students 9th - 10th
A detailed account of the attack on a merchant convoy traveling from Canada to England. At the time of the attack (Sept. 1940), it represented the largest U Boat "Wolf Pack" attack on a British convoy.
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Website
Other

Deep Image: The Discovery of the U767

For Students 9th - 10th
A first hand account on the discovery of the German U Boat, the U767, which was sunk in the English Channel by British naval forces. Includes a primary source on the attack on the U Boat.
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Handout
BBC

Bbc History: World Wars: World War Two: Battle for the Atlantic

For Students 9th - 10th
Article reviews the principal elements associated with Britain's lengthy struggle with Germany for control of the Atlantic during the Second World War.
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Interactive
BBC

Bbc History: World Wars: World War Two: Battle of the Atlantic Game

For Students 9th - 10th
Test your ability to keep German U-boats at bay by taking on the role of a senior escort officer tasked with leading a convoy of food and munitions safely across the North Atlantic to England.
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Graphic
Mariners' Museum and Park

Mariners' Museum: Battle of the Atlantic: A Virtual Exhibit

For Students 9th - 10th
An online exhibit detailing Word War II's Battle of the Atlantic.
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Article
University of Houston

University of Houston: Engines of Our Ingenuity: No. 1758: Sinking the Bismarck

For Students 9th - 10th
A new take on the sinking of the Bismarck. Due to finding the actual sunken ship, possible evidence was procured that may support the idea that the Bismarck was actually scuttled by the Germans. Regardless, the sinking of the Bismarck...