World War II: Up Close and Personal (The Great Courses Series)

World War II: Up Close and Personal invites educators to step into the shoes of those who lived through one of history's most pivotal conflicts. What was it like to grow up in Nazi Germany-or survive as a Jewish child in the Warsaw Ghetto? How did soldiers, sailors, pilots, and war correspondents experience the war firsthand? Through compelling lectures, documentary footage, and powerful video testimonies, you'll explore the human side of WWII. You'll engage with primary sources and personal narratives that bring history to life-while aligning with national standards for historical thinking and literacy. Designed for educators who teach or integrate history into their curriculum, this course empowers you to create meaningful, standards-based lesson plans that resonate with students. Experience history not as a list of dates, but as the lived reality of ordinary people in extraordinary times.

Note: The course guidebook is included with the cost of the course.

This course is applicable towards the United States History Certificate.