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Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: America in the Second World War

For Students 5th - 8th
A brief description of the course of World War II in both Europe and the Pacific. Read about the new technologies developed for the military by both the Allies and Axis powers, and find out about the millions who died as a result of the...
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Other

Db Trains: Epoch Iii (1945 1970)

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a very interesting history of the development of trains in Germany after WWII. An aspect of history that is overlooked, rebuilding the transportation infrastructure in Germany was a big and important project for the occupying...
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Other

The Allied Occupation of Austria

For Students 9th - 10th
This site gives readers a overview of the allied occupation of Austria, with particular emphasis given to Britain. Gives a list of senior military figures and military divisions that served there.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: World War Ii History: Ww2 Axis Powers for Kids

For Students 9th - 10th
Kids learn about the Axis Powers of World War II in history. These countries such as Germany, Italy, and Japan fought the Allies.
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Library of Congress

Loc: World War Ii Military Situation Maps

For Students 9th - 10th
World War II Military Situation Maps contains maps showing troop positions beginning on June 6, 1944 to July 26, 1945. Starting with the D-Day Invasion, the maps give daily details on the military campaigns in Western Europe, showing the...
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US Army Center

U.s. Army Center of Military History: World War Ii Campaigns: Sicily

For Students 9th - 10th
This brochure from the Center of Military History recounts the Allied invasion of Sicily at the beginning of the Italian Campaign.
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Yale University

Avalon Project: The Tehran Conference

For Students 9th - 10th
Presented is the document issued by Franklin Roosevelt, Winston Churchill, and Joseph Stalin at the conclusion of the Tehran Conference in December, 1943. Included is information about the launching of Operation Overlord, which led to...
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Flow of History

Flow of History: The Road to World War Two (1939 45)

For Students 9th - 10th
Teacher-created site that examines the flow of events that led to the outbreak of World War II.
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Ohio State University

E History: The Second World War

For Students 9th - 10th
An interactive chronicle of WWII. Starts with the causes of WWII and goes through the entire war step by step. Interactive maps, videos, and a step by step explanation of each event.
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Brigham Young University

Brigham Young University: Wwi Document Archive: The Anglo Russian Entente

For Students 9th - 10th
An original document, the agreement between Great Britain and Russia establishing the Triple Entente.
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University of Pittsburgh

University of Pittsburgh: France in the Great War

For Students 9th - 10th
A complete web site on France in World War I. A list of clickable links to more specific topics such as an atlas of France's military or posters from the war. Some of them are in French.
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US Army Center

U.s. Army Center of Military History: Peace Becomes Cold War, 1945 1950

For Students 9th - 10th
A discussion of historical events that led to the Cold War from the perspective of the U.S. Army. Particular emphasis is placed on military leadership and policy.
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PBS

Norman Stone on Russia

For Students 9th - 10th
Read all four sections of this interview with historian Norman Stone to gain a better understanding of Russia's economic, political and social positions at the beginning of World War I.
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Activity
Brigham Young University

Brigham Young University: The Armistice Demands

For Students 9th - 10th
The Brigham Young University provides information on the terms set by the WWI allied powers for the Armistice. Official release by the German Government, published in the Kreuz-Zeitung, November 11, 1918.
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Brigham Young University

World War I: Conditions of Armistice With Germany

For Students 9th - 10th
Features the Armistice terms that were set by the Allied powers for the Armistice of November 11, 1918.
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Handout
US Holocaust Memorial Museum

U.s. Holocaust Memorial Museum: War Crime Trials

For Students 9th - 10th
Informative encyclopedia article describing the trials of major war criminals of World War Two. Most of these trials took place before representatives of the Allied powers known as the International Military Tribunal although some of the...
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Curated OER

Etc: Maps Etc: The Great Powers and Imperialism in China, 1919

For Students 9th - 10th
A map of China from 1919 showing the territorial possessions claimed in the country under European and Japanese imperialism after the Treaty of Shimonoseki (1895) between Japan and China, and the Conference of Paris, or Paris Peace...
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A&E Television

History.com: World War Ii

For Students 9th - 10th
A comprehensive look at World War II including video clips and audio clips of important speeches by the world leaders of the time.
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Handout
World War 1

Worldwar1.com: Great War Society: La Grande Guerra: Italian Reparti D'assalto: The Arditi

For Students 9th - 10th
This historical website includes information about the Italian Reparti d'assalto (Assault Units) of the First World War, the most elite force in the Italian Army.
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US National Archives

Nara: Military Resources World War I

For Students 9th - 10th
A compilation of resources on World War I from the National Archives and Records Administration, including links to external sites.
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PBS

Pbs: Nova Hunt for the Hood

For Students 9th - 10th
A look at the historic exploration to locate the HMS Hood - sunk in her battle with Germany's Bismark.
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Article
BBC

Bbc: History: Winston Churchill: Defender of Democracy

For Students 9th - 10th
Historian Geoffrey Best explores the transformation of Winston Churchill from a gifted politician to the victorious leader of the British nation. Churchill led Britain through World War Two with unique assurance and changed his country's...
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Library of Congress

Loc: Newspaper Pictorials: World War I Rotogravures

For Students 9th - 10th
A collection of photos from newspapers during WWI as well as a timeline and essays on pertinent topics.
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Handout
Library of Congress

Loc: America's Story: Ww I Ended, Treaty of Versailles

For Students 3rd - 8th
This site describes how the Treaty of Versailles ended World War I. Includes photos.

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