Category Archives: World War II

Follow the link below for more information on the Nuremberg Trials: Nuremberg Trials PBS Legacy of War:  The Nuremberg Trials (w/ Walter Cronkite) The Nuremberg Trials:  Witness to History

Check out this chart for statistics on the final death tolls of WWII. WWII Death Tolls Chart

The powerpoint below is a great overview of the war in the Pacific. War in the Pacific powerpoint Follow the links for information and video footage of the last major battle in the Pacific. Info on Okinawa WWII in Color … Continue reading →

*Disclaimer…some very “sensitive” material is covered in this section.  The Holocaust during Nazi rule in Germany throughout Europe is arguably one of the most horrifying and tragic events in the history of mankind.  You will encounter some very “disturbing” images … Continue reading →

Known as Hitler’s last major offensive in World War II, follow the link below to read about the Battle of the Bulge. The Battle of the Bulge Video clip Battle of the Bulge – 3:02

Watch the following video on the June 6th, 1944 D-Day Invasion & the eventual defeat of Hitler:  D-Day & Defeating Hitler *Review the unit notes (Mr. M’s WWII Notes) slides 72-99:  Mr. M’s WWII Notes Use the following excellent power … Continue reading →

This powerpoint provides a brief description of the Japanese attack on the U.S. naval base at Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. Pearl Harbor powerpoint Follow the link below to view a detailed timeline of the sequence of events for … Continue reading →

“A date which will live in infamy” – Franklin D. Roosevelt *Use the resources provided to answer the following questions covering the attack on Pearl Harbor.  Also review Mr. M’s WWII unit notes slides 35-49.  I have also posted some … Continue reading →

The Battle of Britain begins with the EVACUATION AT DUNKIRK in 1940. 300,000 British and French soldiers have been surrounded by the German Biltzkrieg at a small French town on the English Channel named DUNKIRK. These men had to be … Continue reading →

Take a few minutes and watch the following short videos describing the early years of World War II then complete the following assignment.  These will really help!   The following powerpoint briefly describes Hitler’s WWII conquest of Western Europe: Hitlers … Continue reading →