| also
see Statistics |
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Additional
section providing information relating to the cost in human
life and financial terms. Essential for a proper
understanding of the aftermath of war. |
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| The
Death of Hitler |
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An
interesting account of the final days of Hitler. Source
information including Hitler's final will which is of great
use to historians. As always make sure such information
is double checked with other sites though such as: |
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| German
surrender documents |
|
Very
text heavy, but again suitable for specific research.
The entire text enforcing the surrender of the remaining
German forces on 8 May 1945. |
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| German
surrender images |
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Two
photos accompanied by a short explanation of the above
surrender documents being signed. Part of an excellent
WWII timeline. |
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| VE
and VJ Day |
|
Extremely
useful and accessible explanation of VE and VJ day together
with some interesting images. Links to additional WWII
information. |
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| Churchill's
VE day speech |
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Text
of the famous speech from the end of the European War.
Useful source material providing insight into the end of part
of World War II. |
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| Experiences
at the end of the war |
|
Part
of the fantastic Civvy
Street in WWII site, this section explains about VE and VJ
day, accompanied by audio and visual material. Excellent
to understand the contemporary feelings. |
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| Nuremberg
war trials |
|
Somewhat
commercial examination of the famous war trials following
WWII. Avoiding the adverts and 'Americanisms', some very
useful material can be found here. |
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| Causes
of the Cold War |
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Bullet
point notes from the History Learning site that list the
causes of the Cold War. An excellent palace to begin
with. |
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| Causes
of the Cold War |
|
Extremely
detailed explanation of the causes of the Cold war, beginning
with the consequences of World War II and the mistrust between
the Allies. Useful in combination with the above site. |
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