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Primary
Yale University

Yale: Avalon Project: Telephone Communication From Robert Coulondre

For Students 9th - 10th
Communications between the French ambassador to Germany and the French minister of Foreign Affairs concerning the German invasion of Poland.
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Primary
Yale University

Avalon Project: Soviet Japanese Neutrality Pact

For Students 9th - 10th
Original document which stated that the "neutrality pact between Japan and the Soviet Union was concluded on April 13, 1941" when Germany attacked the Soviet Union.
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Primary
ibiblio

Ibiblio: Stalin's Speech on Anniversary of the October Revolution

For Students 9th - 10th
Transcripts of Stalin's speech on Red Square celebrating the 24th anniversary of 1917 revolution. Within his speech, he speaks frequently of WWII and the battles with Germany.
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Handout
Other

German Propaganda Archive: Public Meetings During Wartime?

For Students 9th - 10th
This is an essay that was published in Germany in 1940. It is interesting as WWII began two years earlier. The title of the article is: "Public Meetings during Wartime?".
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Handout
ibiblio

Ibiblio: The German Decision to Invade Norway and Denmark

For Students 9th - 10th
A chapter from a W.W.II book which goes into great detail about the German decision to invade both Norway and Denmark.
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Primary
Library of Congress

Loc: War's End Ve Day

For Students 9th - 10th
A collection of letters and interviews of soldiers as the relate and recall their feelings on VE day.
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Website
Other

Foreign Volunteer Legion: Ww2 Axis & Foreign Volunteer Awards & Stamps

For Students 9th - 10th
An interesting site which describes the many different groups of volunteers who fought for the Germans during World War 2 and the stamps issued by their various governments. For example, Hungary had many groups who fought for the Germans...
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Website
Other

World War Ii History Info: World War Ii in Britain

For Students 9th - 10th
Reference page explaining British involvement in World War II. With links to related material.
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Website
Other

Feldgau: German Armed Forces Research 1919 1945

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides links to detailed information about the German military by the branch of the armed forces and the years from 1918 and continuing throughout the World War II period.
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Handout
The History Place

The History Place: The Defeat of Hitler: A New World War

For Students 9th - 10th
Discusses the German obsession with Britain's success at empire-building and overcoming enemies, Hitler's announcement to the German people of the invasion of Poland, the response of the British and the French, and the dread all felt...
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Activity
Read Works

Read Works: Escape From Kiev

For Students 6th
[Free Registration/Login Required] An elementary school student named Nicole interviews her grandfather about his experiences as a Jew when the Nazis invaded his home in the Soviet Union. A question sheet is available to help students...
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Website
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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Website
The History Place

The History Place: German Troops March Through Warsaw

For Students 9th - 10th
Archived photo with caption of German troops marching through Warsaw during a victory parade.
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Article
Siteseen

Siteseen: American Historama: The Battle of the Bulge

For Students 9th - 10th
Overview presents interesting facts and information about the Allied victory in the WW2 Battle of the Bulge.
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Article
Siteseen

Siteseen: American Historama: Battle of the Bulge Timeline

For Students 9th - 10th
Read this Battle of the Bulge timeline to learn about the key dates and important events of one of the fiercest battles fought by Americans during WW2 and the ultimate Allied victory.
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Graphic
Curated OER

Konrad Adenauer

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes the entrance of West Germany into NATO in 1955. A turning point of post-WWII world affairs. After being responsible for so much destruction, West Germany was welcomed back into the European community.
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Graphic
Curated OER

Wikipedia: Featured Image: Sophienkirche

For Students 9th - 10th
The Royal Prison and the St. Sophie Church, Altstadt, Dresden, Saxony, Germany, seen in a c. 1895 photochrom. The city was heavily bombed in WWII.