Have you ever wondered what an amphibious landing really is? An informative video shows viewers just what that means. Engaging and interesting, it gives learners a short introduction into the United States' first...

Fascism, Hitler, economic depression! An intriguing video shows pupils an animated map of events that contributed to the start of World War II. The map and the timeline help class members gain a...

A series of five excellent Flash presentations on: Dunkirk, the Blitz, the evacuees from British cities (due to the bombing), the British SOE forces and D-Day. You can also view the presentations with subtitles. Archived.

Stories captured during the National World War II Reunion over Memorial Day weekend in 2004.

Relates war through the eyes of 60 veterans and civilians caught up in the momentous conflicts of the 20th century.

The stories of eight Asian Americans who have served in the American army and navy are told here through video and audio interviews, photos, memoirs and documents. The emphasis is on those who served in World War II, but a few were in...

Nearly forgotten for over thirty years, stories of the brave American women trained to fly military aircraft in World War II have come to light. Here are some interesting interviews with these WASP pioneers.

Listen to a panel discussion including a U.S. Navy submariner, Robert Hunt, and the two authors who told his story about his missions in a submarine during World War II in the Pacific in the book, We Were Pirates: A Torpedoman's Pacific...

The China-Burma-India Theater is often ignored in the study of World War II. Read the stories of some of the daring men who fought in Merrill's Marauders, a guerilla fighting group, and listen to lengthy interviews describing their...

Captivating video program detailing the experiences of soldiers who participated in the Normandy invasion in 1944. Streaming video and transcripts available.

Access a public service announcement produced by Hollywood to rally support for the war at home at the online companion site of a PBS documentary about World War II. [15:07]

At the online companion site of the PBS documentary series "THE WAR," watch a newsreel about U.S. labor force mobilization.

At the online companion site of the PBS documentary series "THE WAR," watch a documentary on the rationing that Americans faced during WWII.

At the online companion site of the PBS documentary series "THE WAR," find an in-depth description of the air attacks during WWII. With links to related resources, including archive photos and series video.

The U.S. Army's captivating site detailing the historic D-Day invasion. On this site, find a video with first-hand accounts from soldiers who participated in the invasion of Normandy, General Dwight D. Eisenhower's address to the...

This website "has been established to preserve the memory, honor and history of Audie L. Murphy". You will find a biographical sketch, a CD on Audie, a film clip, a gallery of photos, and much more.

In this video episode [5:33] from The Favorite Poem Project, Mary McWhorter, an accounting manager from California, describes herself and explains why Wilfred Owen's poem entitled "Dulce et Decorum Est" helped her realize her father's...

Video [1:21:02] published in 1945 by the Department of War in conjunction with British Government surveys entire WWII campaign in Western Europe from just before D-Day to the surrender of Germany in May 1945.

Footage [57:27] published in 1945 on the history of World War II operations in the Pacific Theater from the fall of Corregidor to surrender at Tokyo Bay.

Lengthy, in-depth video in which Mr. Tom Richey and fellow history colleague provide a rich team-taught lecture on World War II. Video includes maps and photos. [1:44:30]

Hear some of President Truman's speeches, including the surrenders of Germany and of Japan, from the Harry S. Truman digital archive. Other speeches cover post-war issues such as price controls, and the opening of the United Nations.

PBS' "American Experience" provides a detailed biography of Franklin Delano Roosevelt. Content includes an overview as well as a focus on Roosevelt's early career, domestic and foreign politics, role as President, and legacy....

This elaborate site provides insight into D-Day, as told through the voices of the people who participated in the planning and execution of the invasion and the battle for the Normandy beaches. Content includes a focus on the...

This is Part 2 of the video entitled Why Did WWII Break Out? (Part 2). [14:57]