Digital History
Digital History: The Coming of World War Ii
The Treaty of Versailles that ended World War I set the stage for increased world conflict because of the crushing reparations required of Germany. See how Adolf Hitler, over a series of years, used opposition to the terms of the treaty...
American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise
Jewish Virtual Library: Jews Disbelieving Reports of Extermination
Essay describing how many Jewish people in Germany did not initially believe reports of Jewish extermination due to Nazi control of the press.
The History Place
The History Place: Holocaust Timeline
This site is a chronology of the events between January 30, 1933 when Hitler became Chancellor and, and the year 1961 when Eichmann was on trial in Jerusalem. There are many useful links that connect you with pictures and photos.
Georgia Department of Education
Ga Virtual Learning: The in Between Years
Comprehensive AP European History learning module on the "Inbetween Years" following WWI, traces the years from the Treaty of Versailles to the rise of Nazi and Fascist regimes in Europe. Includes individual as well as collaborative...
PBS
Pbs: Auschwitz: Inside the Nazi State
Companion website to the documentary about Auschwitz, the infamous World War II concentration camp. Includes biographies, glossary, timelines and historically significant photos.
Yad Vashem, The World Holocaust Remembrance Center
Yad Vashem: Anti Semitism
Anti-Semitism has roots that are entrenched in Europe. However, not until Hitler was anti-Semitism an official policy of a state. Read a synopsis of anti-Semitism through time and view primary resources such as photos, video lectures,...
History of American Wars
History of American Wars: Holocaust Timeline: Shoah
An extensive timeline showing the events between 1933 and 1945 that occurred during the progression of the Jewish Holocaust. It begins with several paragraphs describing the nature of the Holocaust.
The History Place
The History Place: Photo of Nazi Rule in Sudetenland
This site from The History Place provides an archived photo of Czech woman dutifully saluting the Nazis during the occupation of the Sudetenland. Includes short description.
The History Place
The History Place: Images of Anschluss
This site from The History Place provides archived photos with captions showing Nazi rule in Austria. A link to return to a WWII Timeline is also included.
US Holocaust Memorial Museum
U.s. Holocaust Memorial Museum: The November 1938 Pogroms
From the United State Holocaust Memorial Museum, this resource describes the anti-semitic pogroms, or race riots, in Germany on Kristallnacht (the Night of Broken Glass) in November of 1938.
Other
Wilhelm Canaris: A Biography
A biography of the head of German Military intelligence in World War 2, it focuses on his efforts in the plot to kill Hitler in the last days of the war.
CommonLit
Common Lit: Book Pairings: "The Book Thief" by Markus Zusak
Death narrates a poignant tale of collecting lives and stories through Nazi Germany while constantly circling back to Liesel, who survives because of the love she shares and her love of language. Selected (6) reading passages (grades...
Other
The German Invasion of the Soviet Union
Summarizes events that occurred during the German invasion of the Soviet Union.
The History Place
The History Place: Rise of Adolph Hitler: Mein Kampf
This site from The History Place provides the blueprint for Germany's future, "Mein Kampf" which outlines categories of humanity, the superiority of Aryans, Aryan counterparts, the Jew, and military conquests. Contains quotes from "Mein...
History of American Wars
History of American Wars: Concentration Camps
Examine the history behind the idea of concentration camps, one part of Hitler's solution to rid Germany of its "weak and inferior" citizens.
Ibis Communications
Eyewitness to History: The Fall of Berlin, 1945
An account of the Soviet takeover of Berlin in 1945. Presents an actual report of a war torn city and people starving, huddled in their houses as the army approached.
Digital History
Digital History: The Rise of the Dictators [Pdf]
Use this lesson plan to explore the economic and political conditions in Europe after World War I as a result of the Treaty of Versailles that led to the rise of dictators in several countries. Read about the rise of Lenin and Stalin in...
Other
Castle Hill Publishers: Luftwaffe Lessons Learned and Applied
This website provides information on the development and implementation of the war tactics of the Luftwaffe. Major events prior to and during WWII in which the Luftwaffe played a role are documented. (From: The Journal of Historical...
Digital Public Library of America
Dpla: World War Ii's Eastern Front: Operation Barbarossa
The sources in this primary set document Operation Barbarossa, Hitler's massive invasion of the Soviet Union. Includes teaching guide.
Steven Kreis, PhD
The History Guide: Chamberlain Responds With Appeasement
Excerpts from two speeches made by Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain to the British people are provided.
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: D Day and the German Surrender
A brief description of the end of World War II with the invasion of Normandy on D-Day, the Battle of the Bulge, the Allied race to Berlin, and finally, V-E Day.
The History Cat
The History Cat: Wwii: The Blitzkrieg
Nazi Germany was progressive with its military in World War II. The Blitzkrieg, a term initiated by the Allies, was the type of warfare Hitler wanted to employ. Understand the meaning of the phrase and how it impacted the war.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: World War Ii
Visit this website from the Wikipedia encyclopedia for an exhaustive encyclopedia article on World War II. Content includes information on the causes of the war, the European theater, the Pacific theater, and the historical significance...
Yad Vashem, The World Holocaust Remembrance Center
Yad Vashem: The Holocaust Resource Center the Free World Before the War
Yad Vashem has the largest collection of Holocaust resources than anywhere else in the world. Their main objective is preserving all the stories of this time period so it is not forgotten or repeated. They have broken down the Holocaust...