United States Military History Teacher Resources

Students explore The Flag Maker. For this reading comprehension lesson, students listen to the book The Flag Maker, making predictions and answering questions during the reading. Students locate facts and opinions within the book and...

Students research World War II primary source documents and write first person historical point of view stories.

Students determine that there are many causes of war. They explain that it is hard to remain isolated from world events and review the connection between industrialism and imperialism. They discuss what the consequences might be of...

Pupils use maps, readings, drawings and photos to research the World War II Battle of Attu. They explain the importance of the battle, discuss the valor and loyalty of both American and Japanese troops and analyze sources of historical...

Students examine the impact of the media on various wars, especially the Iraq and Vietnam wars. By examining cartoons and popular music as primary sources, they suggest motivations for the conflicts and propose reasons for public...

Seventh graders study the engineering projects that the US Army Corps of Engineers initiated during the development of Texas. They examine primary source documents that are in digital and print form, and identify US Army Corp of Engineer...

Students explore the civilian costs of war and the concept of 'moral equivalence.'

Students investigate how policies and tactics utilized by the Allies to mobilize national unity and raise patriotism made it more difficult to achieve a humane peace after the war.

Eleventh graders describe the racial climate of Alabama, then discuss some of the war-related concerns of black and white Alabamians.

Young scholars review the Alien Enemies Act and Executive Order 9095. They explore both the financial and emotional ramifications of having a parent arrested or interned. They research what daily life was like in U.S. Internment camps...

Students study conscientious observers (COs) in the Civilian Public Service (CPS) during World War II. They explore how the media sources influence public opinion and policy makers, and complete a writing assignment about the topic.

Students explore basic transportation vehicles, specifically air, land, and water vehicles, name six different modes of transportation, identify four different kinds of train cars, and three differences between two different modes of...

This resource is the official home of the United States Military Academy at West Point. It gives information about the academy, including each of the different programs it offers. It also gives information about the admissions program,...

A comprehensive list of Hispanic Americans who served in the military of the United States and were awarded the Medal of Honor for their outstanding service.

Articles and resources featuring military history. Find details about the wars the U.S. military has engaged in and information about seiges, forts, battles, and generals from military expert Kennedy Hickman.

This is the first chapter of a book on military history. It describes how the United States developed its policy of hemispheric defense between 1938 and 1941. The policy was designed to protect the Western Hemisphere from attack by...

This military history essay describes the landing of the United States Army during the Normandy Invasion of June 6, 1944.

Lessons for students in K-12 depicting North America prior to the United States and Mexico War, 1845. Students explore the mid-century political and cultural context in which the U.S. experienced growth and expansion.

The study resource from Khan Academy provides a video for Period 7: 1890-1945 in American History. This section discusses America's entry into World War I. This resource is designed as a review for the AP US History Test.

Fifty years after Muhammad Ali refused military induction during the Vietnam War, a new book, "Sting Like a Bee: Muhammad Ali vs. the United States of America, 1966-1971" by Leigh Montville examines the heavyweight champ's controversial...

A discussion of historical events that led to the Cold War from the perspective of the U.S. Army. Particular emphasis is placed on military leadership and policy.

Brief description on American General James Wilkinson (1757-1825) is offered from the United States Army Center of Military History mentioning his service in the War of 1812.

This site from the U.S. Army Center of Military History provides information on Japan's control of Korea, the subsequent change of control to the United States following World War II, and the USSR's involvement.

This extensive collection of Historical United States maps from the University of Texas Library Online cover early inhabitants, exploration and settlement, territorial growth, military history, and later historical maps. These maps are...