Ibis Communications
Eyewitness to History: Battle of Britain, 1940
A riveting eyewitness account of an RAF pilot describing his participation in a dogfight over Britain when the Germans were attempting to bomb Great Britain into surrender at the beginning of World War II. Included is an audio of Winston...
A&E Television
History.com: World War Ii
A comprehensive look at World War II including video clips and audio clips of important speeches by the world leaders of the time.
Other
Info ukes.com: World War Ii in Ukraine
InfoUkes.com offers a huge article on how the Ukraine experienced World War II, with a population loss of 10 million.
The Atlantic Monthly Group
In Focus: World War Ii: Battle of Britain
See fantastic photographs of the aerial battles, air attacks, and destruction caused by the German war planes in London and other locations in England during the Battle of Britain in 1940. The photos all have captions for that put the...
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: World War Ii
Visit this website from the Wikipedia encyclopedia for an exhaustive encyclopedia article on World War II. Content includes information on the causes of the war, the European theater, the Pacific theater, and the historical significance...
Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History
Gilder Lehrman Institute: History Now: History Now: African Americans in World War Ii
[Free Registration/Login Required] An article about the contributions of African Americans to the war effort during World War II, despite discrimination.
Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History
Gilder Lehrman Institute: The World War Ii Home Front
[Free Registration/Login Required] World War II had a deep impact on the United States. The war affected all phases of American life both on the home front and overseas in battle. This text document addresses the many and varied ways...
US National Archives
Nara: Teaching With Documents: Poster Art From World War Ii
The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) explores how words and posters waged a constant battle for the hearts and minds of the American citizenry during World War II.
BBC
Bbc History: World Wars: World War Two
Website encompasses every aspect of World War II with particular emphasis on British roles and viewpoints. Resources include a range of audio, visual, and interactive media. Content coverage highlights include the war at sea, the air...
Virtual Museum of Canada
Virtual Museum of Canada: Remembrances: Canada and the Second World War
This resource provides information about the various aspects of Canadian involvement in World War II including the war at sea, war on land, war in the air, and the war on the homefront.
Raleigh Charter High School
Mrs. Newmark's Page: World War Ii Chronology 3
This activity has you put events of the end of World War II in chronological order.
The Atlantic Monthly Group
In Focus: World War Ii: North African Campaign
Photograhs of the British, Australian, and American forces fighting against the Germans and Italians in the North African Campaign in an attempt to force the Axis troops from North Africa. Captions accompany each picture to add context...
Library of Congress
Loc: World War Ii Military Situation Maps
Interactive timeline with audio feature depicts the key events of "The Battle of the Bulge" which took place in northern France beginning December 16, 1944 to January 18, 1945 as told through the daily situation maps made for the US...
PBS
Pbs: The War: Battle of the Bulge
At the online companion site of the PBS documentary series "THE WAR," find a write-up about the Battle of the Bulge, the largest land battle on the Western Front during World War II and the largest engagement ever fought by the U.S....
Google Cultural Institute
Google Cultural Institute: The Americans at the Heart of the Battle of Normandy
Detailed multimedia account of the intensive training, preparation, and eventual Allied invasion of Normandy during World War II.
Made From Media
Made From History: The Dieppe Raid: A World War Ii Mission That Went Badly Wrong
A concise article depicting Operation Rutter, which proved to be one of the most disastrous missions of the Second World War, with a total of 3,623 men being killed.
Curated OER
National Park Service: Battle of Midway: Turning the Tide in the Pacific
This Teaching with Historic Places lesson plan examines Midway's strategic importance in World War II.
ibiblio
Ibiblio: Hyper War: u.s. Army Campaigns of World War Ii: Central Burma Campaign
This site from Ibiblio is an official Defense Department history of the Burma battles fought in 1945 against the Japanese. The role of Merrill's Raiders is analyzed.
Lin and Don Donn
Lin and Don Donn: Lessons: World War Ii
This web page is a personal site of lesson plans and unit plans regarding World War II. Innovative lessons are for a variety of grades.
Quia
Quia: World War Ii Chronology Europe
World War II Chronology: put these events in chronological order.
Quia
Quia: Global History: World War Ii
Some of the key people, places, and terms from World War II.
US Army Center
U.s. Army Center of Military History: World War Ii: The War Against Japan
This online version of a book on the US war against Japan is very extensive and filled with useful information.
The History Place
The History Place: World War Ii in the Pacific Timeline
This site has a timeline covering the years of 1941 (Japanese Bomb Pearl Harbor) to 1945 (United Nations is born). Selected WWII battle photos are also included.
Other
Stemming the Tide: Battle of the Coral Sea
This site provides a detailed discussion of the Battle of the Coral Sea and the events leading up to it. Includes some pictures.