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Smithsonian Institution

Battle of the Bulge: America Responds to a German Surprise

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
World War II and the Battle of the Bulge are the focus of a history resource. Exercises include analyzing images, writing letters in the mindset of a soldier, and even immersing oneself in a cold experience to better empathize with the...
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Article
US Army Center

U.s. Army Center of Military History: The Army Nurse Corps

For Students 9th - 10th
This brochure was printed to commemorate and capture the history of the Army Nurse Corps. Read about their amazing adventures in WWII while looking at pictures and learning amazing facts about these women.
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Graphic
Flow of History

Flow of History: World War Two in Europe

For Students 9th - 10th
The outbreak of World War Two in Europe began with Hitler's invasion of Poland. Through text and a colored graphic flowchart, the events and battles and eventual end of the war, can be visually traced. Suitable for both students and...
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eBook
OpenStax

Open Stax: Fighting the Good Fight in Wwii 1941 1945: Victory in European Theater

For Students 11th - 12th
Examines the diplomatic negotiations among the Big Three leaders - Roosevelt, Churchill and Stalin - during World War II. Discusses the invasion of North Africa, the invasion of Europe, the shock of seeing the impact of the Holocaust...
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Graphic
University of Oregon

Mapping History: American History

For Students 9th - 10th
Interactive and animated maps and timelines of historical events and time periods in American history from pre-European times until post-World War II.
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Handout
Wikimedia

Wikipedia: World War Ii

For Students 9th - 10th
Visit this website from the Wikipedia encyclopedia for an exhaustive encyclopedia article on World War II. Content includes information on the causes of the war, the European theater, the Pacific theater, and the historical significance...
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Handout
The History Place

The History Place: The Defeat of Hitler: D Day Invasion

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes the events that took place leading up to and during the invasion of Normandy by the Allied forces and the losses that were suffered by the Germans.
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Handout
The History Place

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

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes in detail the events leading up to and during the Battle of the Bulge which took place near the end of World War II.
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Website
Other

The World at War: Axis Offensive 1941

For Students 9th - 10th
The involvement of Great Britain was an important part of the allied attempts to defeat the axis powers. This site provides a timeline of events in World War II, and gives a good general idea of Britain's role in the events of war.
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Website
Other

Germany and Italy: European Axis Powers

For Students 9th - 10th
This site discusses the major Axis powers and gives a summary of their military activities during World War II.
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Graphic
Other

Texas Military Forces Museum: Pictoral History of 36th Division in World War Ii

For Students 9th - 10th
A compilation of interesting photos from World War II, European Theater. Pictures include action in Italy, France, Germany, and Austria.
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Library of Congress

Loc: American Treasures: Memo From Stalin

For Students 9th - 10th
Stalin's memo to representative W. Averell Harriman following a conference with U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt and British Prime Minister W. Churchill on military planning of WWII against Hitler.
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Whiteboard
ClassFlow

Class Flow: America in World War Ii

For Teachers 6th - 8th
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart is an extensive coverage of America's involvement in World War II from the homefront, European Theater, and Pacific Theaters.