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World War II

World War II, fought in parts of Europe, the Middle East, East Asia and Africa between 1939-1945, was the most destructive war in history, claiming the lives of more than 60 million military personnel and civilians.

Overview of World War II

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General World War II Resources

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Resources for the Holocaust

Soon after becoming chancellor of Germany in 1933, Adolf Hitler began instituting a series of anti-Semitic laws and interning Jews. By the end of the war in 1945, an estimated 6 million European Jews had perished in concentration camps. Learn more about the Holocaust through these extensive Holocaust resources.

Top Sites for the Holocaust

The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum’s Holocaust Encyclopedia has a large collection of entries on the rise of Hitler and the Nazi Party, the Holocaust, its victims, and the subsequent war crimes trials.
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Vad Yashem has a collection of exhibits telling the stories of the victims of the Holocaust. It also includes an archive of primary source documents, and articles and podcasts discussing the legacy of the Holocaust and Holocaust denial.
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The Cybrary of the Holocaust includes witness testimony, virtual tours of concentration camps, essays and interviews with historians, and large collection of photos and artwork.
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The University of South Florida has compiled a collection of resources for teachers, including primary source documents, photos, video, quizzes and a list of Holocaust museums.
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Resources for the Pacific War

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Atomic Bomb Resources

The United States developed the world’s first atomic bomb between 1942-1945. In August 1945, ... read more »

World War II Document Archives

These archives of World War II primary source documents will aid serious research ... read more »

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