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"Last week I shared National Geographic's excellent multimedia timeline of the Pacific Theater of WWII. National Geographic offers a similar timeline of the European Theater. While the title of the timeline is World War II in Europe, it does include include events that happened in Africa and some events in the United States. The timeline World War II in Europe includes pictures, text, video, and maps of events beginning with Hitler's first violation of the Treaty of Versailles through the end of the war in Europe."

* Open-ended strategy game allows students to engage with the challenges of World War II. * 6 game scenarios, each starting at a decisive moment in WWII history, focus student experiences on critical events. * Single player and multi-player options bring flexibility and varied game experiences.

Kseniya Simonova is a Ukrainian artist who just won Ukraine's version of "America's Got Talent." She uses a giant light box, dramatic music, imagination and "sand painting" skills to interpret Germany's invasion and occupation of Ukraine during WWII.

Ancient Greeks, Romans, Anglo-Saxons, Vikings, Children of Victorian Britain and Children of WWII Great stuff from the folks at the BBC!