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IST 605: World War II

Radio & Resistance

This source explains the effects of the BBC radio on resistance in Italy. While the radio did not alter the entirety of Italy in their views, it did allow for some resistance among individuals within Italy. 

War of the Waves: Radio and Resistance during World War II - American Economic Association (albany.edu)

Gagliarducci, Onorato, M. G., Sobbrio, F., & Tabellini, G. (2020). War of the Waves: Radio and Resistance during World War II. American Economic Journal. Applied Economics12(4), 1–38. https://doi.org/10.1257/app.20190410

Holocaust Overview- Video

This is a short (9 minute) video discussing the Holocaust. It includes interviews with survivors of the Holocaust. This is a great resource for finding quick information from primary sources. The video also shows pictures of the actual events from the Holocaust. The source analyzes topics such as who was considered "complacent" during the events of the Holocaust, including women, who had previously been thought to be complacent in the events. 

Holocaust - Alexander Street, a ProQuest Company (albany.edu)

Cowan, Weisfogel, A., & Weisfogel, A. (2013). Holocaust. Columbia Broadcasting System.

Adolf Hitler

This resource gives a great overview of Adolf Hitler and his history. The article discusses every aspect of Hitler, from his early life to the end of it. The article provides information about Adolf Hitler in a direct and straight-forward way. This is a great resource to provide facts and information about Adolf Hitler which can be beneficial in any research assignment. 

Adolf Hitler -- Britannica Academic (albany.edu)

Encyclopædia Britannica. (n.d.). Adolf Hitler. Britannica Academic. Retrieved August 2, 2023, from https://academic-eb-com.libproxy.albany.edu/levels/collegiate/article/Adolf-Hitler/106283

Adolf Hitler- Video

This video is part of a video series which analyzes the people and events of World War II. This gives a brief overview of Hitler and his presence during World War II. I recommend this series on World War II because it gives valuable information while also providing videos and pictures of the events. The series provides information on a variety of topics and subjects under World War II. The episodes can be accessed alongside the one provided below.

People of World War II: Adolf Hitler - Alexander Street, a ProQuest Company (albany.edu)

Adolf Hitler. (2023). Makematic.

The Holocaust

This reference provides information on a variety of topics. You can search the table of contents to find the entry on the Holocaust. This article focuses on all elements of the Holocaust including ideologies, the disbelief, and the aftermath. This is a great resource to find information on what the Holocaust was as well as how or why it came about. 

Sage Reference - Encyclopedia of Race, Ethnicity, and Society (albany.edu)

Schaefer, R. T. (Ed.) (2008). Encyclopedia of race, ethnicity, and society. (Vols. 1-3). SAGE Publications, Inc., https://doi.org/10.4135/9781412963879