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An ABC of WWII Pacific Theatre

  • Military History

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This learning tool explores the Pacific Theatre of the Second World War from multiple points of view. 
                                   
Included are:
-          An introduction to the Pacific Theatre
-          An ABCs guide to the Pacific Theatre, with research prompts and images
-          ‘Lyrics and Lessons: The Rising Sun’ research activities
-          A primary source activity analysing FDR’s Pearl Harbour speech
-          An interactive game called Just-A-Minute

Supporting documents for this Learning Tool

File type File size Action
A._Pacific_Theatre_Intro.pdf PDF 143 KB Download
B._ABCs_and_FOCUS_POINTS.pdf PDF 11.2 MB Download
C._Rising_Sun_L_L_Verses.pdf PDF 4.93 MB Download
D._FDR_Pearl_Harbor_Speech.pdf PDF 1.03 MB Download
E._Pacific_Theatre_Just-a-Minute.pdf PDF 182 KB Download