The History Place
The History Place: The Defeat of Hitler: 1939 1945: Quest for a Nazi Empire
A 20-chapter book on the history of Nazi Germany over the course of the Second World War.
Curated OER
Cbc.ca: Hard Times Rise of the Fascists
An overview of events in the 1930s, which moved the world closer to another world war. The rise of Fascism and Adolph Hitler in Europe is the main focus. Once the war was declared in 1939, it was not long before Canada once again became...
ibiblio
Ibiblio: Hyper War: France's Response to Germany's Invasion of Poland
Three documents--two addresses by French Premier Daladier and one transcript of a phone call-- pertaining to the German invasion of Poland are presented.
The History Place
The History Place: The Triumph of Hitler: The Last Days of Peace
Describes the final days prior to the outbreak of World War II, the economic situation that made it essential for Germany to start the war, his insincere attempts at negotiations with other countries, and the invasion of Poland.
The History Place
The History Place: The Defeat of Hitler: Poland Is Crushed
Describes the invasion of Poland in 1939 by the Germans with the support of Stalin's army.
Other
Euronet: Map of Polish Blitzkrieg
Map of Poland five, ten, and fifteen days after the German invasion.
Other
Cyberlearning World: Events of World War Ii Before American Involvement
A simple set of notes listing the events occurring at the beginning of World War II and how countries in Europe became involved. A good review.
US Holocaust Memorial Museum
U.s. Holocaust Memorial Museum: German Soviet Pact
Read about the agreement between the Germans and Soviets that contained a secret section that provided for the partition of Poland and other parts of Eastern Europe between the two countries. Includes photographs, a map, and archival...
Yale University
Yale: Avalon Project: Edouard Daladier, Premier, in the Chamber of Deputies
Original document. Premier Daladier addresses the Chamber of Deputies on French mobilization. France's peace was jeopardized after Germany invaded Poland.
Yale University
Yale: Avalon Project: Statement by Edouard Daladier, Premier, to the Nation
Original document. French Premier Edouard Daladier's war speech to the nation. He explains the Polish invasion by Hitler and impending enslavement of France if war is not waged.
Yale University
Yale: Avalon Project: Telephone Communication From Robert Coulondre
Communications between the French ambassador to Germany and the French minister of Foreign Affairs concerning the German invasion of Poland.