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World War II : the Beginning of the Second World WarThere's never been anything like it in human history and mankind hopes there never will be again. Learn about the beginnings of World War Two- Exhibit Proposal for the Smithsonian: World War Two Internment Camps in AmericaA suggestion for an exhibit about the internment of Japanese-Americans during World War Two.
- Review of Days of Infamy by Newt Gingrich and William ForstchenDays of Infamy is the second in a projected series of novels set in a different, far bloodier, far more horrific World War Two written by former House Speaker Newt Gingrich and William Forstchen.
- Literature-Based Movies for World War Two History LessonsHere are review and lesson connections from literature-based films for WWII history unit.
- Why Germany's Blitzkrieg was so Effective in World War TwoProbably the best example of the dangerous of an army preparing for the last war without giving thought to the future comes from World War II...
- Ken Burns Takes Us to "War"Just when you thought you had learned everything about World War Two, Ken Burns comes along with a new 15-hour PBS documentary called "The War." It turns out, you don't know everything.
- The Franco-Prussian WarThis paper explores a milestone in the history of warfare, a step in the transition towards Total War.
- A Just War is Hard to Find - Johnny Got His Gun & the Good War AnalysesTo find out if there is such a thing as a just or good war, we first have to look at the terms just and good. The problem lies in how both terms can be interpreted; they do not have a solid definition other then what you find in the dictionary.
- World War Two Lesson PlanStudent will understand the events of the end of World War Two in both the Pacific and European Fronts. They will know the keys to allied success.
- World War Two - Lesson PlanLesson on the initial advance of the Axis powers and the meeting of the "Big Three"
- World War Two - Lesson PlanIntroductary lesson to start a unit on World War Two
- Bloody WarThis is a haiku which describes the truth about war
- Imagine a World Without WarLet's stretch our imaginations and imagine a world without war.
MORAL COMBAT: Focus on Moral Issues in World War TwoNew book looks at moral issues which arose during World War Two, on both the Allied and Axis sides.- War on Terror - the Financial Cost is Higher Than the Cost of World War TwoUS military operations in Iraq, Afghanistan and Pakistan are set to cost more than 4 trillion dollars.
- Notable World War II Locations in HawaiiEverywhere you look in Hawaii is evidence of World War II. Here are some notable spots to think about visiting when planning your trip.
I Never KnewA World War two flyer meets Al Capone in Miami.
10 Reasons Why Conservatives Seldom Serve in the MilitaryConservatives generally avoid military service like the plague.
GamedayA haiku is a Japanese poem that shows the simple interpretations found in everyday moments and things. The first line is comprised of five syllables, the second seven syllables, and the third and last line, five syllables.- The History Behind KegeratorsIf you have ever caught yourself wondering about how kegerators first started then you definitely need to check out this article!
- The War of Two Battles on the Fieldno respect is an honor of respect
Can't You?Imploring, needing stability in the storm of life.- WarWe must remember the pain our soldiers will endure even when they return.
- Intergenerational Oral History InterviewIn the end, I had learned many things from WWII, the Great Depression, and the Korean War through interesting facts and first person experiences. One interview could maybe even be a better lesson than a lecture on any subject.
- The WarThis poem is about a soldier who wants to be home for the holidays. He is letting his family know he wants to make it home, but he will not be able to because of the war.
- The Art of Faking Your Own DeathChapter Two of "The Art of Faking Your Own Death"
- World War II and Feminine IdentityWorld War II saw a revitalizing of feminine identity. David Gray explores this phenomenon.
- The Reasons for Wartalks about war and the reasons for them.
- WARwar is good for nothing.....NOTHING!!!!!
- The Realities of America's Past and Present WarsHow America's inability to recognize its own history keeps sending it down the same paths.
- Lovely War, What?True Survivalism
Vintage Aircraft that Won WWII - Visit New Bedford, Mass Sep 12-14, 2007The 18th Annual Wings of Freedom Tour will open for tours as an airborne living history museum Wed through Fri (Sep 12-14, 2007) at Sandpiper Air at New Bedford Regional Airport. The touring aircraft consist of a B-17 Flying Fortress, a B-24 Liberator, and a B-25 Mitchell.
Sneak Preview: Ken Burns' The WarThe delegates to the American Library Association (ALA) conference in Washington, D.C. in late June got a very special treat: a talk by Ken Burns and a preview of his upcoming World War Two documentary, "The War".- Collecting MilitariaMilitary collectors are scouring boot sales and surplus shops for relics from two World Wars, Korea, Vietnam, the Gulf and beyond.
- A Perspective on Pearl HarborOn the anniversary of Pearl Harbor, it is appropriate to compare how that event shaped American history with how the events of 9/11 and the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan have shaped our present.
- The Brain DrainThe wave of immigration by scholars and intellectuals to another country is commonly referred to as the “Brain Drain.”
