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"Whoever lights the torch of War in Europe can wish for nothing but chaos."
Adolf Hitler
May 21 1935 

 World War II in depth

Causes and Outbreak
Provides links to sites that help explain about the causes, buildup and eventual outbreak of the Second World War.
Participants
Information about all the participants in World War II, covering the different sides and theatres across the world.
Chronology
Sites offering timelines or overviews of the war - excellent for initial research or to check particular details.
Theatres of War
Links to sites that provide information about the different theatres of the Second World War.
Home Front
Websites that offer useful information and activities related to the Home Front of the Second World War.
Aspects of War
Links and information related to the different types of fighting in World War II such as at sea and in the air.
Holocaust
Sites that help pupils to understand and comprehend the horrors of Nazi anti-Semitic policy.  Distressing information.
Technology
Suitable weblinks that help explain and provide information about new technology developed and used in World War II.
Aftermath
Sites that cover the aftermath of World War II, including the resulting fall out between the Allied forces.
Statistics
Links to sites that provide statistical information about the Second World War, including casualties and costs.
General sites
Provides links to sites that help explain about the causes, buildup and eventual outbreak of the Second World War.
Sound effects
An extra section that provides downloadable audio material related to World War II.  Also suggests suitable links.

 


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