Curated OER
Hitler's Lightning War
When you line them up, you can knock them down. Hitler had a plan, carried it out, and started WWII. This presentation focuses on Hitler's military and political tactics, who he fought, and how his opponents fell. Key players and events...
Curated OER
Battle of Britain
In this World War II instructional activity, students read an article about the Battle of Britain and then respond to 8 short answer questions.
Curated OER
Early German Axis Successes and Failures
For this Axis successes and failures worksheet, students read about the Axis Powers and Allied Powers. Students read the dates of Axis successes, and about the Battle of Britain, Operation Barbarossa, the Battle of Midway, and El...
Flow of History
Flow of History: World War Two in Europe
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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Digital History
Digital History: Isolationists, Internationalists and Lend Lease [Pdf]
Read about the German incursion into France and the Low Countries and the bombing of Great Britain which caused much discussion in the United States. Should the US stay out of affairs in Europe, or intervene to help their long-time ally,...
Ibis Communications
Eyewitness to History: Battle of Britain, 1940
A riveting eyewitness account of an RAF pilot describing his participation in a dogfight over Britain when the Germans were attempting to bomb Great Britain into surrender at the beginning of World War II. Included is an audio of Winston...
BBC
Bbc History: Battle of Britain
This series of photographs from BBC History shows a chrononogy of the early advance of Germany across Europe ending with the Battle of Britain from September, 1939 through September, 1940. Each photo has commentary explaining each event.
Imperial War Museums
Imperial War Museum: 16 Amazing Photos From the Battle of Britain
This site offers 16 primary source photos from the Battle of Britain including brief descriptions.
Imperial War Museums
Imperial War Museum: 13 Photos of Duxford and Fowlmere During Battle of Britain
This article focuses on 13 primary source photos of Duxford and Fowlmere with information about each.
Imperial War Museums
Imperial War Museum: 7 Pilots Who Flew in the Battle of Britain
This site provides primary source photos of seven pilots who flew in the Battle of Britain including who they flew for, what planes they flew, and short biographies of each.
Imperial War Museums
Imperial War Museum: 10 Inspiring Stories of Bravery During Battle of Britain
This article focuses on ten stories of bravery during the Battle of Britain with accompanying primary source photos. These stories include putting a fire out with bare hands, saving a village, and more.
Imperial War Museums
Imperial War Museum: Battle of Britain
Extensive website on the Battle of Britain with many historically significant documents and interviews with British subjects.
The Atlantic Monthly Group
In Focus: World War Ii: Battle of Britain
See fantastic photographs of the aerial battles, air attacks, and destruction caused by the German war planes in London and other locations in England during the Battle of Britain in 1940. The photos all have captions for that put the...
BBC
Bbc: Ww2 People's War Timeline
Click on various stories and dates and learn more about the event plus read eyewitness accounts. The focus in on Great Britain's role in the war.
The History Place
The History Place: The Defeat of Hitler: Britain Stands Alone
Describes the relations between Germany and Britain when Winston Churchill took power and the bombing campaign that followed Churchill's refusal to negotiate with Hitler.
Raleigh Charter High School
Mrs. Newmark's Page: True False Questions on World War Two
Take a true or false quiz on World War II.
Raleigh Charter High School
Mrs. Newmark's Page: World War Ii Chronology 2
This assessment has you put events of WWII on the European front in chronological order.
Other
World War Ii History Info: World War Ii in Britain
Reference page explaining British involvement in World War II. With links to related material.
Other
U.s. Centennial Flight Commission: Air Power:the Battle of Britain
Read a concise account of the Battle of Britain, Adolf Hitler's attempt to conquer Great Britain in the summer of 1940. See how the British prevailed and what mistakes the Germans made.
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: The Arsenal of Democracy
Although Americans remained isolationist in their thinking, President Roosevelt understood that the European allies needed help against the Germans. Read about the incremental ways America became involved in World War II in Europe...
Imperial War Museums
Imperial War Museum: 8 Things You Need to Know About the Battle of Britain
This is a collection of eight short passages with information about the Battle of Britain accompanied by primary source photos.
Imperial War Museums
Imperial War Museum: 9 Iconic Aircraft From the Battle of Britain
This site provides information and primary source photos of nine aircraft used in the Battle of Britain.
Imperial War Museums
Imperial War Museum: 9 Important Date in the Battle of Britain
This article focuses on nine important dates during the Battle of Britain from August 12 through September 15, 1940 including primary source photos.
Imperial War Museums
Imperial War Museum: How the Luftwaffe Fought the Battle of Britain
This article focuses on how the Luftwaffe (German Airforce) fought the Battle of Britain and includes primary source photos.