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World War II in Movies

Find a World War II movie such as The Clock or The Best Years of Our Lives. What attitudes toward the war are revealed in these films? Do you think the film you selected would qualify as propaganda? Prepare a presentation for the class using film clips.

World War II in Music

What kind of music did soldiers and others listen to during World War II? What kind of effect did the popular songs such as, "I'll be Seeing You," "Don't Sit Under the Apple Tree with Anyone Else but Me," and "As Time Goes By" have on people? Was the music encouraging or discouraging? Prepare a report for the class with music samples.

World War II on the Map

Using a world map, indicate the places where the significant events discussed in this book took place, such as the bombing of Pearl...

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