World War II: Causes & consequences
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Battles of World war ii
Web resources
World War II: Causes and Timeline | HISTORY
From HISTORY provides a comprehensive overview of the global conflict, tracing its origins from the Nazi invasion of Poland in 1939 through major battles and turning points, and highlighting the war’s profound impact on geopolitics and human history. It serves as a valuable chronological guide for understanding the complex causes, key events, and consequences of the Second World War.
World War II - Axis, Allies, Resources | Britannica
Offers a detailed analysis of the military capabilities, strategic alliances, and key events involving the Axis and Allied powers, providing essential context for understanding the global scale and complexity of the conflict. It highlights how industrial resources, military strength, and strategic decisions shaped the course and outcome of the war.
From HISTORY provides a comprehensive overview of the global conflict, tracing its origins from the Nazi invasion of Poland in 1939 through major battles and turning points, and highlighting the war’s profound impact on geopolitics and human history. It serves as a valuable chronological guide for understanding the complex causes, key events, and consequences of the Second World War.
World War II - Axis, Allies, Resources | Britannica
Offers a detailed analysis of the military capabilities, strategic alliances, and key events involving the Axis and Allied powers, providing essential context for understanding the global scale and complexity of the conflict. It highlights how industrial resources, military strength, and strategic decisions shaped the course and outcome of the war.
Print resources
The Learning Commons has a selection of books on key World War II battles including: the Battle of Britain, Battle of the Atlantic, the Invasion of Normandy, and the Dieppe Raid. These books are located in the 940.53-940.54 section of the Dewey Decimal System. Students can explore the library catalogue online to find titles and availability.
Database resources
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Students can explore a wide range of articles on World War II by searching the online databases, including EBSCOhost and Gale: Canada in Context are excellent places to research key battles, their causes and consequences. |
