We have resources to help you honor veterans’ voices and bring oral history and historical stories to life for Veterans Day and all year long! We are pleased to offer several Journeys in Film curriculum guides, film discussion guides, and other resources to support you in teaching about veterans and about World War II.
Honor Veterans: New Resources 2026
Bomber Boys: World War II Flight Jacket Art
This engaging book features beautiful photographs from award-winning photographer John Slemp. He photographed A-2 jackets worn by pilots in WW2. This book is the most comprehensive visual record of A-2 jackets ever produced. Further, it includes pilot stories and anecdotes. Our teaching resources include:
- Materials for teaching Oral History and video links to veteran testimonies
- Oral History Handouts and Worksheets
- World War II/A-2 Jacket Visual Timeline
- Material Culture Handouts and Resources
- Resources for teaching about the Women Air Force Service Pilots who served in World War 2
This is a valuable resource that honors veterans’ voices. Additionally, it speaks to the power of the past to inform our understanding of the present. There is a special discount code for educators for this beautiful, large format book. Use: TEACHBB at check out for $30 off!! (This book would also be an excellent gift for a WW2 Veteran in your life or a WW2 history buff!)
▶ Learn more about teaching with Bomber Boys: World War II Flight Jacket Art and get our FREE teaching resources, including multiple ready-to-go handouts and worksheets.
Honor Veterans: The Tuskegee Airmen
The Tuskegee Airmen: Return to Ramitelli is an engaging WWII History film. It useful for teaching with primary sources about Black History, Civil Rights, History, Social Studies, US History, and World History.
Narrated by Darius Rucker (the lead singer for Hootie and the Blowfish), the film weaves together archival footage, veteran interviews, family reflections, and visits to historic sites. Additionally, the film highlights the military achievements and personal sacrifices of the Tuskegee Airmen. It Return to Ramitelli is both a history lesson and a reminder of how stories of resilience and excellence continue to inspire new generations.
Learn more about teaching with The Tuskegee Airmen: Return to Ramitelli and our free discussion guide for the film. (The film’s running time is under one hour so, in most cases, it can be shown in one class period.)
Honor Veterans: Women Serving in World War II
Breaking Enigma: A World War II Game Changer
Breaking Enigma: A World War II Game Changer is an exciting WWII History film that is also useful for teaching with primary sources about Computers and IT, History, Social Studies, Women’s History, Women in Computing, and World History. This film highlights the contributions of women in service of code breaking during World War II alongside the men also involved with this important work.
Learn more about teaching with Breaking Enigma: A World War II Game Changer and our free discussion guide for the film. (The film’s running time is under one hour so, in most cases, it can be shown in one class period.)
Her War, Her Story: World War II
In Her War, Her Story: World War II, the individual stories of more than two dozen women provides a view into the role of women in one of history’s most violent conflicts, from the perspectives of those who served, witnessed, or were caught up in a war that proved women were the equal of men when it came to patriotism, service, or in some cases, self-preservation during crises that called for steadfastness. This film highlights not only women veterans who served in World War 2, but also examines the larger impact of the war on women.
Learn more about teaching with Her War, Her Story: World War II and our free discussion guide for the film. (This film is also under one hour.)
Honor Veterans: D-Day
Day of Days: June 6, 1944 tells the story of D-Day, recalled by the veterans who landed on the French shore. The film features archival footage and seeks to bring the events of that day to life in dramatic and emotional ways. Most of the enlisted soldiers were young and scared as they dropped from the sky or arrived by boat at Omaha and Utah Beaches, unsure of their survival and the efficacy of their mission.
This is a a war documentary that deals with the realities of armed conflict. The film is officially rated for ages 13+ but we recommend it for age 15+. Educators should watch the film to assess its suitability for their learners.
Intergenerational Viewing!
We also recommend these documentaries and the rest in our World War II Lesson Collection as recommended for international viewing. These films and their discussion guides are appropriate for classroom learning, libraries, homeschooling and more!
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