World War II Courses and Certifications

Numberphile

The Clever Way to Count Tanks - World War II Statistical Analysis

Discover how mathematics and probability solved the mystery of Nazi Germany's tank production during World War II, featuring insights from Dr James Grime on this fascinating historical application.

• YouTube
• 17 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Wondrium

The Road Leading to Dunkirk - How Winston Churchill Changed the World

Explore Churchill's crucial role in Britain's response to Hitler's aggression, from warning against parliamentary adjournment to forming a new government as World War II unfolded.

• YouTube
• 29 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Wondrium

The Unsung Heroes of World War 2 - Andree de Jongh and the Resistance

Discover the inspiring story of Andree de Jongh, a young Belgian woman who led the largest escape network for Allied soldiers in Nazi-occupied Europe during World War II, saving over 800 lives.

• YouTube
• 26 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

World War II: The Pacific Theater

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Survey the largest naval war in world history and gain insight into the strategy and tactics of battle from sea, air, and land.

• The Great Courses Plus
• 12 hours 29 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Yad Vashem - The World Holocaust Remembrance Center;  Tel Aviv University

The Holocaust - An Introduction (I): Nazi Germany: Ideology, The Jews and the World

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Explore Nazi ideology, its impact on Jews, and the transformation of Germany into a totalitarian state. Examine the Holocaust's context within WWII and Jewish experiences of isolation and persecution.

• Coursera
• 7 hours 6 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Collaboration and Resistance in World War II Europe - Lecture 23

Explore myths and realities of collaboration and resistance in WWII Europe, examining motivations, actions, and lasting impacts on national memories and historical narratives.

• YouTube
• 46 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Aspen Institute

To End All War - Lessons of the Atomic Bomb

Explore the legacy of the Manhattan Project and its impact on global warfare with experts discussing the upcoming documentary "To End All War: Oppenheimer and the Atomic Bomb."

• YouTube
• 58 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Tasting History with Max Miller

What Troops Ate On D-Day - World War II Meals and Rations

Explore the meals and rations consumed by troops during D-Day, offering insights into World War 2 military cuisine and its impact on soldiers' experiences during this pivotal historical event.

• YouTube
• 21 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Tasting History with Max Miller

Food in the Japanese Internment Camps of World War II

Explore the sobering reality of food and sustenance in Japanese-American internment camps during WWII, examining daily meals, cultural adaptations, and survival through historical accounts and personal stories.

• YouTube
• 26 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Tasting History with Max Miller

Surviving on Tulip Bulbs During World War II - The Dutch Hunger Winter

Discover the harrowing story of the Dutch Hunger Winter, exploring how people survived by eating tulip bulbs during World War II's devastating food shortage in the Netherlands.

• YouTube
• 21 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Inside Livermore Lab

An Accidental American: Memories of an Immigrant Childhood - LLESA Speaker Series

Explore a Holocaust survivor's journey from Nazi Germany to America, offering insights into resilience, identity, and the immigrant experience.

• YouTube
• 59 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Isaac Newton Institute for Mathematical Sciences

Refugee Mathematicians from Nazi Germany with an Emphasis on the UK

Explore the historical journey of mathematicians who fled Nazi Germany to the UK, examining their individual stories and broader impact on mathematical sciences globally.

• YouTube
• 58 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Gresham College

Saints and Liars - The Stories of Americans Who Saved Endangered People from the Nazis

Discover the untold stories of brave Americans who risked everything to rescue victims of Nazi persecution during WWII, with special focus on women's transformative roles and the spontaneous decisions that shaped these rescue missions.

• YouTube
• 42 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Paper City - Memory, Forgetting, and the Firebombing of Tokyo

Filmmaker Adrian Francis explores the forgotten history of Tokyo's firebombing, emphasizing the importance of preserving collective memory and its impact on our understanding of the world.

• YouTube
• 18 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Institute for Advanced Study

Analog Superpowers - How Twentieth-Century Technology Theft Built the National Security State

Explore how early 20th-century naval technology theft shaped modern national security states and Anglo-American relations through patent piracy and government secrecy.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 11 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video