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ibiblio

Ibiblio: Stalin's Speech on Anniversary of the October Revolution

For Students 9th - 10th
Transcripts of Stalin's speech on Red Square celebrating the 24th anniversary of 1917 revolution. Within his speech, he speaks frequently of WWII and the battles with Germany.
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Handout
The History Place

The History Place: The Defeat of Hitler: Poland Is Crushed

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes the invasion of Poland in 1939 by the Germans with the support of Stalin's army.
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eBook
Other

Australian National University: International Socialism or State Capitalism

For Students 9th - 10th
Examines socialism as it was carried out by Stalin and company in the former Soviet Union. Makes the argument that what began with a socialist revolution degenerated into state capitalism. There is one chapter from a book available...
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Website
Mount Holyoke College

Mount Holyoke College: Links to Stalin

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the Mount Holyoke College provides a list of numerous links to sources covering a broad range of topics on Stalin.
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Website
Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: Postwar Challenges

For Students 5th - 8th
A brief survey of the beginning of the Cold War and the challenges that faced the United States in confronting communist totalitarianism.
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Website
Other

Lebendiges Museum Online: Potsdamer Konferenz

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the Lebendiges Museum Online describes the events surrounding the Potsdam Conference which decided the future of the devided Germany. The site is entirely in German.
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Handout
Other

Russian Fighting Russian

For Students 9th - 10th
Thousands of Russians volunteered their services to the Germans in their war against the Soviet Union. This article discusses the various volunteer units organized.