Thursday 24 May 2012

Nazi Legacy: What's in a name?

The names of Himmler, Goering, Goeth and Hoess still have the power to evoke the horrors of Nazi Germany, but what is it like to live with the legacy of those surnames, and is it ever possible to move on from the terrible crimes committed by your ancestors?

Read the full article from the BBC here: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-18120890

Monday 14 May 2012

ww2history.com now free to all!

ww2history.com

This fantastic website, created and maintained by the acclaimed historian Laurence Rees, is now free to all, having previously been only available on subscription.

It is packed with a whole wealth of information which is helpful for the 'From Kaiser to Fuhrer' unit such as an interactive timeline, videos, interviews with leading historians and first hand testimonies.

I will also add some links to the quick link sections as I come across items which tie-in directly to the course, but well worth a look...

http://ww2history.com/