World War 2 Pathfinder
Timeline of the War
The War in Europe
The Nazi Party This website gives an extensive timeline over the 13-year period the Nazis were in power.
HItler's War Speech An English translation of Hitler's speech to the Reichstag.
Mussolini's War Speech Mussolini's declaration of war on France and England translated to English.
The Fall of France This short map animation and accompanying test shows the fall of France into Germany hands.
The Battle of Britain Read a brief overview of the Battle over English soil. Look at photographs and listen to newscasts while
the British people fight off an invasion by Hitler's Nazis.
D-Day Movies A short video about the D-Day Invasion at Normandy produced by the BBC.
D-Day The History Channel's site with information and videos.
V-E Day This source offers a variety of photographs of what London was like when they celebrated the end of
war in Europe.
The United States and the Holocaust A website that shows the stance of the US government.
America's Response to the Holocaust A website discussing the American response to the Holocaust and the limitations of immigration.
Important People of the War
Winston Churchill Churchill's biography. Listen to some of his speeches.
Adolph Hitler Brief overview of Hitler's life.
Benito Mussolini Information about the fascist dictator of Italy.
Ernie Pyle Information about the Indiana journalist who covered the war.
Rosie the Riveter Read song lyrics and text and look at posters of Rosie.
Franklin Roosevelt Brief overview of the president.
Joseph Stalin Read about the supreme ruler of the Soviet Union.
The War at Home
American Isolation See how the Great Depression took its toll all over the world and kept America out of the war.
Life Interrupted Brief overview of the history of Japanese internment camps.
Daily Life in Japanese Internment Camp A website that includes photos, documents, manuscripts, and more about internment life.
The Enemy Among Us Features information about POW camps in Missouri during WWII.
Victory Gardens Read, look at pictures, and watch a short film about victory gardens.
Rationing This interactive game lets you figure out what you would be able to eat during the war.
Propaganda Look at propaganda posters.
Music Investigate about the role of music and listen to some samples.
The War in the Pacific
Japan's Declaration of War A translated document from Japan that declares war against the United States and the British Empire.
Pearl Harbor Watch, read, and learn from this National Geographic site that gives users photos, videos, and maps.
Battle of Midway Explore the ocean for sunken battle ships of the Battle of Midway.
Roosevelt's "Nothing to Fear" Speech Audio and transcription of Roosevelt's address to Congress after Pearl Harbor.
Iwo Jima Watch a short video clip of the raising of the American flag at Iwo Jima and read a personal account.
Fat Man and Little Boy Information and pictures about the two famous bombs.
V-J Day's Most Famous Picture One of the most famous pictures of the war.
V-J Day Anniversary An account of the nurse in the famous picture.
Hitler Youth *NEW*
Hitler's Idea for Children This website gives information about Hitler's plan for the youth of his country.
Hierarchy of Hitler Youth This website gives a breakdown of the different levels of the Hitler Youth.
Youth Propaganda See propaganda posters for the German youth.
The Boys Who Fought A true story from Scholastic Scope about three Hitler Youth that fought back.
Nuremberg Trials *NEW*
The Trials The History Channel's site that features information, videos, and pictures.
Defendants and Verdicts An overview of the defendants and the verdicts that were handed down.
Tribunals From the Library of Congress website, "The four major publications linked below contain: the official proceedings of the trial of the major war criminals (The Blue Series), documentary evidence and guide materials from that trial (The Red Series), the official condensed record of the subsequent trials (The Green Series), and a final report on all the war crimes trials held in Nuremberg, Germany, from 1945 to 1949."
Geneva Convention *NEW*
Rules of War The International Council of Red Cross website that features a video on the rules of war and details from the
Geneva Convention of 1949.
Conventions and Protocols of War This Cornell University website breaks down the conventions and protocols of war and illustrates the legal
language of both the 1949 and 1977 rules.
Auschwitz & Other Concentration Camps *NEW*
*some images on these webpages may be disturbing
United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
Auschwitz and Birkenau Memorial and Museum
History Channel on Auschwitz The History Channel has information on Auschwitz and several videos and speeches.
United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization This site has information, videos, pictures, and links.
The Holocaust Explained -- The Weiner Library
Rudolph Hoss (Hoess) *NEW*
Jewish Virtual Library
Holocaust Education & Archive Research Team
British Broadcasting Company Webpage
This website's WWII pathfinder was created by Nicki Kirchoff, media specialist at Rushville High School, Rushville, Indiana. Updated and expanded by Joe Anspaugh, media specialist at Shelbyville Middle School.
HItler's War Speech An English translation of Hitler's speech to the Reichstag.
Mussolini's War Speech Mussolini's declaration of war on France and England translated to English.
The Fall of France This short map animation and accompanying test shows the fall of France into Germany hands.
The Battle of Britain Read a brief overview of the Battle over English soil. Look at photographs and listen to newscasts while
the British people fight off an invasion by Hitler's Nazis.
D-Day Movies A short video about the D-Day Invasion at Normandy produced by the BBC.
D-Day The History Channel's site with information and videos.
V-E Day This source offers a variety of photographs of what London was like when they celebrated the end of
war in Europe.
The United States and the Holocaust A website that shows the stance of the US government.
America's Response to the Holocaust A website discussing the American response to the Holocaust and the limitations of immigration.
Important People of the War
Winston Churchill Churchill's biography. Listen to some of his speeches.
Adolph Hitler Brief overview of Hitler's life.
Benito Mussolini Information about the fascist dictator of Italy.
Ernie Pyle Information about the Indiana journalist who covered the war.
Rosie the Riveter Read song lyrics and text and look at posters of Rosie.
Franklin Roosevelt Brief overview of the president.
Joseph Stalin Read about the supreme ruler of the Soviet Union.
The War at Home
American Isolation See how the Great Depression took its toll all over the world and kept America out of the war.
Life Interrupted Brief overview of the history of Japanese internment camps.
Daily Life in Japanese Internment Camp A website that includes photos, documents, manuscripts, and more about internment life.
The Enemy Among Us Features information about POW camps in Missouri during WWII.
Victory Gardens Read, look at pictures, and watch a short film about victory gardens.
Rationing This interactive game lets you figure out what you would be able to eat during the war.
Propaganda Look at propaganda posters.
Music Investigate about the role of music and listen to some samples.
The War in the Pacific
Japan's Declaration of War A translated document from Japan that declares war against the United States and the British Empire.
Pearl Harbor Watch, read, and learn from this National Geographic site that gives users photos, videos, and maps.
Battle of Midway Explore the ocean for sunken battle ships of the Battle of Midway.
Roosevelt's "Nothing to Fear" Speech Audio and transcription of Roosevelt's address to Congress after Pearl Harbor.
Iwo Jima Watch a short video clip of the raising of the American flag at Iwo Jima and read a personal account.
Fat Man and Little Boy Information and pictures about the two famous bombs.
V-J Day's Most Famous Picture One of the most famous pictures of the war.
V-J Day Anniversary An account of the nurse in the famous picture.
Hitler Youth *NEW*
Hitler's Idea for Children This website gives information about Hitler's plan for the youth of his country.
Hierarchy of Hitler Youth This website gives a breakdown of the different levels of the Hitler Youth.
Youth Propaganda See propaganda posters for the German youth.
The Boys Who Fought A true story from Scholastic Scope about three Hitler Youth that fought back.
Nuremberg Trials *NEW*
The Trials The History Channel's site that features information, videos, and pictures.
Defendants and Verdicts An overview of the defendants and the verdicts that were handed down.
Tribunals From the Library of Congress website, "The four major publications linked below contain: the official proceedings of the trial of the major war criminals (The Blue Series), documentary evidence and guide materials from that trial (The Red Series), the official condensed record of the subsequent trials (The Green Series), and a final report on all the war crimes trials held in Nuremberg, Germany, from 1945 to 1949."
Geneva Convention *NEW*
Rules of War The International Council of Red Cross website that features a video on the rules of war and details from the
Geneva Convention of 1949.
Conventions and Protocols of War This Cornell University website breaks down the conventions and protocols of war and illustrates the legal
language of both the 1949 and 1977 rules.
Auschwitz & Other Concentration Camps *NEW*
*some images on these webpages may be disturbing
United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
Auschwitz and Birkenau Memorial and Museum
History Channel on Auschwitz The History Channel has information on Auschwitz and several videos and speeches.
United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization This site has information, videos, pictures, and links.
The Holocaust Explained -- The Weiner Library
Rudolph Hoss (Hoess) *NEW*
Jewish Virtual Library
Holocaust Education & Archive Research Team
British Broadcasting Company Webpage
This website's WWII pathfinder was created by Nicki Kirchoff, media specialist at Rushville High School, Rushville, Indiana. Updated and expanded by Joe Anspaugh, media specialist at Shelbyville Middle School.