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Selective Service System: History and Records
A straightforward listing of American conscript numbers during each major conflict of the 20th century. Helpful statistics on both World Wars and many other events.
TES Global
Blendspace: Wwii/holocaust Additional Resources
A learning module with thirty-three links to videos, websites, texts, and slideshows about the Holocaust.
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.
Veterans Affairs Canada
Veterans Affairs Canada: Facts on Canada's Involvement in the Second World War
Did you know that by September 1939 more than 59,000 Canadian men and women had volunteered to serve in the Canadian Forces? This is just one of the interesting facts you will find on this page.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Ks3 History Holocaust
[Free Registration/Login Required] An ActiVote flipchart presenting twenty questions about specific facts relating to the Holocaust and the events that led up to it.
BBC
Bbc History: World Wars: World War Two: Hitler's Invasion of Russia
Five-part article in which Hitler's reasons for invading Russia are explained and considered.
Ducksters
Ducksters: World War Ii History: Battle of Britain for Kids
Kids learn about the history of the Battle of Britain during World War II. Germany bombs England and London for months.
Ducksters
Ducksters: World War Ii History: Battle of Iwo Jima for Kids
Kids learn about the history of the Battle of Iwo Jima during World War II. American marines take the island from the Japanese.
Ducksters
Ducksters: World War Ii History: Battle of Stalingrad for Kids
Kids learn about the history of the Battle of Stalingrad during World War II. Germany attacks the Soviet Union.
Ducksters
Ducksters: World War Ii History: Battle of the Bulge for Kids
Kids learn about the history of the Battle of the Bulge during World War II. Germany tries to push back the Allies.
Ducksters
Ducksters: World War Ii History: D Day the Invasion of Normandy for Kids
Kids learn about the history of D-Day the invasion of Normandy during World War II. American and British troops fight to free France.
Ducksters
Ducksters: World War Ii History: Ww2 Pearl Harbor Attack for Kids
Kids learn about the history of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor during World War II. America is forced to go to join WW2.
Ducksters
Ducksters: World War Ii History: Ww2 Us Women for Kids
Kids learn about the history of United States women during World War II. How they contributed to the fight.
Ducksters
Ducksters: World War Ii History: Wwii Glossary and Terms for Kids
Kids learn about the glossary and terms from World War II. Learning these words will help with understanding the war.
Siteseen
Siteseen: American Historama: Rosie the Riveter
Features a summary and interesting facts about Rosie the Riveter, a famous fictional character representing the women workers who made their contribution to the US war effort during WW2.
Siteseen
Siteseen: American Historama: Bataan Death March
This summary contains interesting information, history, and facts on the Bataan Death March during the Fall of the Philippines in 1942.
Siteseen
Siteseen: American Historama: Iwo Jima Facts
Provides detailed facts and interesting information about Battle of Iwo Jima and the Iwo Jima Memorial at Arlington Cemetery.
Siteseen
Siteseen: American Historama: The Battle of the Bulge
Overview presents interesting facts and information about the Allied victory in the WW2 Battle of the Bulge.
Siteseen
Siteseen: American Historama: Battle of the Bulge Timeline
Read this Battle of the Bulge timeline to learn about the key dates and important events of one of the fiercest battles fought by Americans during WW2 and the ultimate Allied victory.
Siteseen
Siteseen: American Historama: The Holocaust Timeline
Important dates and details of events of the Holocaust leading up to the establishment of the death camps and the Final Solution told in a factual timeline sequence.
Library of Congress
Loc: America's Story: George S. Patton
This fascinating article about the life of George S. Patton Jr. (1885-1945 CE), provides photos and facts about this American general. Be sure to click the articles on the right side for additional information.
Teacher Planet
Teacher Planet: Memorial Day
This helpful site offers a wealth of information for teachers interested in teaching about Memorial Day. Lesson plans, units, worksheets, clipart, and other activities are featured.
Ducksters
Ducksters: World War Ii History for Kids: The Atomic Bomb
Kids learn about the history of the Atomic Bomb during World War II. Dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki of Japan to end WW2.
Ducksters
Ducksters: World War Ii History: Ww2 in Europe for Kids
Kids learn about the history of World War II in Europe. Germany attacks and conquers much of Europe, but Britain and USA fight back.