America remembered well the horrors of World War I and strived to remain on the sidelines as World War II raged around the world. But all that changed on December 7, 1941.
Prelude to the Attack: The World at War
This U.S. government film portrays the years up until the time the U.S. entered World War II after the attack on Pearl Harbor. It also contains
Roosevelt's "Day of Infamy" speech.
"America remembered well the horrors of World War I and strived to remain on the sidelines as World War II raged around the world. But all that changed on December 7, 1941."
World War 1 became infamous for trench warfare, where troops were confined to
trenches because of tight defenses. This was especially true of the Western Front.
World
War 1, also known as the First World War or the Great War and the War to End All Wars, was a world
conflict lasting from 1914 to 1919, with the fighting lasting
until 1918.
As of today, Lucas has given his new co-chairman Kathleen Kennedy several ideas and is really going into semi-retirement. Now, in a relatively short time, compared to the decades of speculation, fans will learn the secrets of Episodes VII, VIII & IX. Star Wars has risen again!
Here is the PBS website about the Vietnam War. There is a map along with a timeline with events. It also provides a teacher guide for lesson in American History.