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Curated OER

Hitler's Lightning War

For Teachers 8th - 10th
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...
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Graphic
Flow of History

Flow of History: World War Two in Europe

For Students 9th - 10th
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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Lesson Plan
Digital History

Digital History: Isolationists, Internationalists and Lend Lease [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th - 10th
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,...
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Website
Other

Germany and Italy: European Axis Powers

For Students 9th - 10th
This site discusses the major Axis powers and gives a summary of their military activities during World War II.
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Website
Ibis Communications

Eye Witness to History: World War Ii

For Students 9th - 10th
You have heard about these famous events; now read about them from the viewpoint of an actual eye witness. Read personal accounts about the Blitzkrieg, the first atomic blast, attack of Pearl Harbor, the Battle of Midway, and more.
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Activity
National Archives (UK)

National Archives Learning Curve: British Response to V1and V2

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A lesson plan (including primary documents) on how you as an advisor to the British War Cabinet would try to counter the threat of the V-1 "Buzz Bombs".
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Handout
Internet History Sourcebooks Project

Fordham University: Modern History Sourcebook: German Invasion of 1941

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the Fordham University provides an address by Vyacheslav Molotov, Foreign Minister of the Soviet Union, containing the Soviet reaction to Germany's invasion.
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Handout
The History Cat

The History Cat: World History: World War Ii

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about World War II history. Topics include Germany under the Nazis, appeasing Hitler, the Blitzkrieg, the bombing of London, and Berlin during the Cold War.
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Handout
Other

2 World War 2 Insightful Essays: Blitzkrieg

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides an in-depth look at the successful German War tactic known as the Blitzkrieg, which in German means "Lightning war." This site provides information on the development of the Blitzkrieg, as well as information about the...