World War II
World War II was the deadliest global military conflict in the history of mankind. Large number of nations across the world were involved in the war and split along two opposing military alliances - the Allies (Britain, U.S and Soviet Union as the major powers) and the Axis (Germany, Italy and Japan as the major powers). The war started in Sept 1939 with German invasion of Poland. During the course of the war, more than 72 million people, largely civilians were killed. The war saw the use of new technologies such as atomic bombs, guided missiles and rockets. It ended in 1945, creating a new world order dominated by the United States and Soviet Union.
Play Quiz Games :| Grades | Quiz Games (with special printable formats for classroom use) | |
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| 8th - 12th | World War-2, Quiz #1 | Leaders & Commanders of WW-II, Quiz #1 |
| World War-2, Quiz #2 | Leaders & Commanders of WW-II, Quiz #2 | |
| World War-2, Quiz #3 | Identify WW-2 Leaders Identify WW-2 Generals | |
| World War-2, Quiz #4 | Battles of World War-II, Quiz #1 | |
| World War-2, Quiz #5 | Battles of World War-II, Quiz #2 | |
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History Games, Diagrams & Activities :  Label the World War II Timeline |  Jigsaw Puzzles |  Slide Puzzles |
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 World War Two : Europe and North Africa 1939 - 1945 Map Grade: 8 - 12 World War II, a global military conflict from 1939 to 1945 which involved most of the world's nations, including all great powers, organized into two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis. It was the most widespread war in history, with more than 100 million military personnel mobilized. 5:30 |
World War Two : Asia and the Pacific 1941 - 1945 Map Grade: 8 - 12 2:55 |
World History: World War II Grade: 8 - 12 World War II for Kids. The lesson takes a comprehensive look at World War II, and explains the major events and turning points of World War II. 13:15 |
World War II in Color, part 1/4 Grade: 8 - 12 Amazing footage of World War II in color. 9:20 |
World War II in Color, part 2/4 Grade: 8 - 12 9:25 |
World War II in Color, part 3/4 Grade: 8 - 12 9:40 |
World War II in Color, part 4/4 Grade: 8 - 12 6:00 |
WWII - Hitler's New Germany Grade: 8 - 12 World War II - Germany, 1934-38 - Rise of Hitler and the Nazi regime. 5:30 |
WWII - The Policy of Appeasement Grade: 8 - 12 World War II - Germany, 1936-38 - Nazi propaganda that Hitler was a man of peace. 6:50 |
WWII - Japan Invades China Grade: 8 - 12 Japanese invasion of China in 1937, Hitler and Stalin Deal in 1939. 7:40 |
WWII - Hitler Unleashes Blitzkrieg Grade: 8 - 12 Invasion of Poland by Germany and the Soviet Union in 1939 that marked the beginning of World War II in Europe. 4:05 |
WWII - Hitler Invades France Grade: 8 - 12 German invasion of France and the Low Countries, and the fall of France in 1940. 7:45 |
WWII - RAF Frustrates Germans Grade: 8 - 12 RAF frustrates the German attempts to defeat Britain in 1940. 4:10 |
WWII - America Builds Military Grade: 8 - 12 Roosevelt's plans for a rapid build-up of the American military, and builds support for intervention. 4:15 |
WWII - Tensions Rise in Pacific Grade: 8 - 12 Tension rises between the United States and Japan because of Japanese aggression in East Asia. 5:30 |
WWII - Brits Duel Desert Fox Grade: 8 - 12 German battles against the British in the desert sands of North Africa. 5:40 |
WWII - Nazis Invade Russia Grade: 8 - 12 German invasion of the Soviet Union in the summer of 1941. 6:10 |
WWII - US to Arm Allies Grade: 8 - 12 In March 1941, US arms Allies with the Lend-Lease Act, and takes the first step into the war. 3:05 |
WWII - Japan Bombs Pearl Harbor Grade: 8 - 12 Japan bombs the US Pacific fleet at Pearl Harbor in December 1941, followed by the US declaration of war. 8:00 |
WWII - Soviets Launch Counter Attack Grade: 8 - 12 Soviet Union launches a major counterattack against the Germans, driving them back from Moscow in chaos. 4:00 |
WWII - Japan Invades Philippines Grade: 8 - 12 Japan invades and occupies Philippines in 1941-42. 5:25 |
WWII - Wolf Packs Stalk Allied Shipping Grade: 8 - 12 German U-boats attack allied shipping convoys to disrupt naval supply lines. 2:40 |
WWII - America Gears Up for War Grade: 8 - 12 US economy and industry gears up for global war on two fronts. 6:35 |
WWII - Afrika Korps Catches Allies Off Guard Grade: 8 - 12 Germany's Afrika Korps catches allies off guard in North Africa. 3:55 |
WWII - Flying Tigers Bite Back Grade: 8 - 12 Flying Tigers, an American volunteer group of pilots provided the Allies with their only victory in late '41 and early '42. 4:35 |
WWII - Allies Liberate France Grade: 8 - 12 The video describes the Allied liberation of France. 7:45 |
Atomic Bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki Grade: 8 - 12 A video about the dropping of the atomic bomb at Hiroshima and Nagasaki. 7:30 |
Atomic Bombing of Nagasaki Grade: 8 - 12 A video on American justification for dropping a second bomb in Nagasaki. 4:50 |
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