UHC
Western European History II
The Age of Extremes
Week #14
November 25: We will deal with World War 2 and begin to deal with the Holocaust in this class. There will also be a special treat for all of you who don't go home early and come to class today.
I will give out the Essay Questions to you today. They are due back to me on December 10 in my office or by email.
For next Tuesday read:
PEOPLE -
Victims - The Listing of the different groups targeted by the Nazis.
Babi Yar - The
background and the poem by Yevgney Yevtushenko Read the text of the
Wannasee
Conference where the Final Solution was decided on. Downloadable
PowerPoint on the Holocaust
Very Helpful Timelines:
For next Thursday:
Read:
pp. 130-141 in Berghahn
pp.585-594 in Textbook
Online Student Guide - focus on Section IV and V for the final class
NOVEMBER 27: NO CLASS FOR THANKSGIVING!
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED:
Sites for finding Survivor Accounts. There are many others. But, this will get you started.
Survivor Stories - These are in Real Audio.
Holocaust: Natt Family History - personal accounts of Holocaust experiences from Natt and Schuester family members.
Highly Recommended:
Psychological Profile of Hitler put together by the OSS. (Browse through this. It is long and you should just browse it.)
Extensive site on Hitler and the Holocaust.
Peruse this for more information on the Nazi era.