Yale University
Yale New Haven Teachers Institute: Ww Ii as Seen Through Children's Literature
This interdisciplinary unit plan relies on children's literature about World War II. Bibliographies for both students and teachers are included as well as a rationale for the unit. Includes links to resources.
The History Place
The History Place: World War Two in Europe: D Day Photos
The History Place presents a number of photographs surrounding the D-Day invasion in 1944. Photos vividly capture the events of that day.
The History Place
The History Place: Hitler Named Leader of Nazi Party
This site from The History Place provides information about Hitler's leadership when he is named leader of the Nazi party in 1921. This is a good site to check out on the subject.
University of Southern California
University of Southern California: The Phony War
Provides a description of the pre-war preparations in Holland as they prepare for the imminent German invasion.
The History Place
The History Place: German Troops March Through Warsaw
Archived photo with caption of German troops marching through Warsaw during a victory parade.
Other
The Luftwaffe
This page provides links to a great deal of information on the German Air Force, the Luftwaffe of World War II. It even presents popular German war-era songs.
Other
Leningrad Attacks
Excerpts from a Russian Naval Admiral's memoirs concerning the attacks on Leningrad.
Other
World War Ii in the Ukraine
Short essay describing how the Nazis easily took the Ukraine due to the fact that the Ukrainian people were unaware of Nazi beliefs regarding Slavic peoples.
Other
New Hampshire State Library: World War Ii Posters
This site contains various posters the US Government used during World War II to raise nationalism and increase the armed forces.
Quia
Quia: Global History: World War Ii
Review some of the key people, places, and terms from World War II in these four activities, which include flashcards, two matching games, and a wordsearch. Click on 'list of terms' to see what is covered.
Colby College
Colby College: Building Up German Hegemony in Cent. Europe
Essay desribing Hitler's building up of the German army and how he violated the Treaty of Versailles from 1933 to 1938.
Other
Mr. Dowling's Passport: Harry Truman's Decision
Read about Harry Truman and his decision to drop atomic bombs on Japan which ultimately ended World War II.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Progression of Wwii
[Free Registration/Login Required] As a pre-reading activity to Night by Elie Wiesel, this flipchart establishes the political backdrop for the story as it is set in Europe during WWII.
Lin and Don Donn
Lin and Don Donn: Lessons: World War Ii
This web page is a personal site of lesson plans and unit plans regarding World War II. Innovative lessons are for a variety of grades.
Siteseen
Siteseen: American Historama: Causes of Ww2 for Kids
Article on the causes of WW2 provides detailed facts and summary of events that started the war including the attack on Pearl Harbor and the rise of dictators in Germany and Italy.
Curated OER
North African Campaign of Wwii: German Military Superiority
A site containing information and pictures of the weapons used in North Africa. Discusses one of the main reasons why Germany had the advantage in Northern Africa,the main reason was superior technology.
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North African Campaign of Wwii: German Military Superiority
A site containing information and pictures of the weapons used in North Africa. Discusses one of the main reasons why Germany had the advantage in Northern Africa,the main reason was superior technology.
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World War Two Website Association
Presents two very different war photo albums, one of a Nazi Panzer Jaeger (tank hunter) who served on the Eastern Front and the other of German who served in a Luftwaffe anti-aircraft unit in the Alsace-Lorraine area of Europe.
Curated OER
Image From Churchill: The Gathering Storm
Website encompasses every aspect of World War II with particular emphasis on British roles and viewpoints. Resources include a range of audio, visual, and interactive media. Content coverage highlights include the war at sea, the air...
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Image From the Ending of World War One
Website encompasses every aspect of World War II with particular emphasis on British roles and viewpoints. Resources include a range of audio, visual, and interactive media. Content coverage highlights include the war at sea, the air...
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Image From Blitzkrieg
Website encompasses every aspect of World War II with particular emphasis on British roles and viewpoints. Resources include a range of audio, visual, and interactive media. Content coverage highlights include the war at sea, the air...
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Image From Voices of Dunkirk
Website encompasses every aspect of World War II with particular emphasis on British roles and viewpoints. Resources include a range of audio, visual, and interactive media. Content coverage highlights include the war at sea, the air...
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Image From Hitler and 'Lebensraum' in the East
Website encompasses every aspect of World War II with particular emphasis on British roles and viewpoints. Resources include a range of audio, visual, and interactive media. Content coverage highlights include the war at sea, the air...
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Image From Pearl Harbor: A Rude Awakening
Website encompasses every aspect of World War II with particular emphasis on British roles and viewpoints. Resources include a range of audio, visual, and interactive media. Content coverage highlights include the war at sea, the air...