Curated OER
Cbc.ca: The Crucible Fighting From the Home Front
Canada went from a country in economic crisis to one of the world's most industrialized nations during WW11. Canada's economy was revitalized, women joined the work force, the war effort was actively supported; yet unfair times did exist...
ibiblio
Ibiblio: Statement on the Atomic Bomb by Secretary of War Stimson
Statement made on August 6, 1945, by the former Secretary of War, Stimson. Discusses the details of the production of the atomic bombs used to end World War II. Introduces the members of the Interim Committee as well. Site by Ibiblio.org.
ibiblio
Ibiblio: Hyper War: Britain's Response to Germany's Invasion of Poland
Ibiblio.org offers a text versions of three speeches given by Neville Chamberlain, prime minister of Britain, responding to Germany's invasion of Poland. Audio can be downloaded.
Arlington Cemetery
Arlington National Cemetery: Leslie Richard Groves
This site from the Arlington National Cemetery details information about Leslie Grove's military career and his role in the Manhattan Project. The biographical information is fairly in-depth, and several pictures are included as well.
Country Studies US
Country Studies: Germany: Postwar Occupation and Division
This site provides a detailed account of the division of Germany by the United States, France, Britain, and Russia following World War II.
ibiblio
Ibiblio: Ww Ii Resources: Shoot on Sight Speech Regarding Attack on Uss Greer
German U-boat attacks made it increasingly difficult for the United States to maintain its neutrality in World War II. Read Franklin D. Roosevelt's speech given on September 11, 1949, in response to the German attack on the US destroyer,...
Library of Congress
Loc: Exhibitions: Women Come to the Front
This captivating site tells the stories of eight female journalists, photographers, and broadcasters who used their skills to help the United States on the front. Their amazing stories are interesting and the pictures enhance the...
ibiblio
Ibiblio: American Commands of Dwight D. Eisenhower
This site details Eisenhower's assignments as general during WWII.
BBC
Bbc: Ww2 People's War
Site gives everyone the opportunity to tell his or her own story about World War II. What did your grandfather do in the war? What did you mother do for the war effort? Read fascinating, personal stories about people's memories of the...
Library of Congress
Loc: From the Home Front and the Front Lines
Exhibition consisting of original materials and oral histories drawn from the Veterans History Project collections.
Digital History
Digital History: Explorations: Japanese American Internment
Comprehensive interactive learning module explores Japanese-American Internment during World War II and includes links to primary source documents, photographs, personal accounts, and numerous other outside resources.
Digital History
Digital History: The Decision to Drop the Bomb [Pdf]
The day before the bombing of Pearl Harbor, President Franklin Roosevelt gave the go-ahead to scientists to develop an atomic bomb. This site gives a good overview of the war in the Pacific against Japan, the increasing successes of the...
Library of Congress
Loc: See and Hear Veterans' Stories
This site is the home of the Library of Congress Veterans' Project. Collected here are stories in multiple formats about specific topics dealing with a soldier's life in WWII, the Korean conflict, and the Vietnam War. Pictures and other...
Georgia Department of Education
Ga Virtual Learning: World History: World War Ii
Learning module on World War II guides students through events with multi-media resources, assignments, and assessment.
Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: Modern History Sourcebook: Adolf Hitler: The Obersalzberg Speech
Fordham University provides the original text of Adolf Hitler's speech given at Obersalzberg which was received with great enthusiasm.
University of Groningen
American History: Documents: The Atlantic Charter 1941 August 14
Features the complete text of the Atlantic Charter signed by President Franklin Roosevelt and Winston Churchill in 1941 which defined the Allied goals for the post-war world.