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    In this episode Nick talks about the 'Green Glass Sea', and how it reminds him of other books set in the same time period.

Understanding 'The Green Glass Sea'

Official Website

This page is a good place to start if you are interested in reading 'The Green Glass Sea'. It is maintained by Ellen Klages, the book's author. On the site you can find a brief book description and a variety of links pertaining to the book.


Daily Life during WW2

The website features plenty of pictures and advertisements to help explain what went on in the lives of those not directly involved in the war. It also provides plenty of links to relevant topics. This site is very handy when wanting to learn about WWII.


Music during WW2

You want to learn about the kind of music that was popular during the time, well here you go. Apparently to keep national spirits up, jazz became very popular for its uplifting tunes.




Childhood during WW2

If life during WW2 wasn't tough enough, childhood during the time certainly took the cake. This site describes how difficult life was for children in other countries.


Propaganda during WW2

When you're in war your best bet to win it is to make sure everyone is on your side. In a democratic society like ours this is especially important, both soldiers and civilians should be focused on winning the war. To achieve this, fear and anger towards the enemy was created via propaganda- featured in posters and comics. To get a full comprehension, take a look at the site.


Life during WW2

For the many who weren't openly involved with the fighting, life went on. In the America that was just recently stricken with a Great Depression, there was a great sense of national pride, created by the propaganda. For once one didn't do good things just to be a good smaritan, but because everyone expected you to.

Franklin Delano Roosevelt

He was president at a vunerable time in our nation's history, with the country still dealing with the affects of the depression and war at hand.

Roosevelt's Death in Office

Roosevelt was loved, and his death hit many. With the end of the war in sight, his death was an unexpected turn for the worse.

Holocaust

WW2 had the most deaths of every war mankind has experienced, unlike many wars before it, most deaths were civilian. To fully understand why, and how WW2 is regarded as the bloodiest conflict of all time just take a look.

Manhattan Project

This is the site to see if you want to learn more about the Manhattan Project. The site is short and sweet, detailing main points, providing links to related sites, and explains some of the controversy behind dropping the bombs in Japan.

Different Designs of the Atomic Bomb

The atomic bomb was the solution to the war, whoever built it first won the war. It was a very important if secretive topic during the time. As well the base where Dewey resides happens to be the one to create it.


Just about everything about the Atomic Bomb

If you want more information about the atomic bomb, this is the place to go. With plenty of links, and modern info on who currently has access to them. Here is the ultimate guide to the bomb.


Project Trinity

This site describes some of the backstory and the process involved in project Trinity, the first test of a nuclear bomb. Also provided are plenty of pictures of the construction and later detonation of the bomb.

The First Atomic Bomb Blast

This site also describes Project Trinity, yet in a more professional format. There is a lot of detail on the people involved in the project, and some rather famous quotes.

Trinitite, the result of Project Trinity

This is just a flavor site pertaining to the odder side of Project Trinity. The effects of the detonation melted all the sand in the area it was tested in, and created an odd greenish glass.

What is Nuclear Fission?

I've told you about the bombs, and how powerful they are. Now this site explains the science behind how a nuclear bomb works.