Captivating audiovisual look at the role African Americans played during World War II.

An interesting site which describes the many different groups of volunteers who fought for the Germans during World War 2 and the stamps issued by their various governments. For example, Hungary had many groups who fought for the Germans...

Article from the University at Buffalo offers a history of Poland beginning with the events of the year 950 and moving forward through the 20th Century.

A chapter from a W.W.II book which goes into great detail about the German decision to invade both Norway and Denmark.

Brief lesson on the life and career of George C. Marshall with link to audio of Marhsall's address.

Biography of John Foster Dulles provides details of his life and rise to prominence in the U.S. Government.

This beautiful collection of images highlights various events that were held in Canada to honour the bravery and sacrifices at one of the most devastating battles in Canadian Military History.

A brief chronology of events occurring between March of 1938 and December of 1941, events that led to war in Europe and eventually a world-wide war. From a Department of State bulletin issued on December 18, 1941.

See a copy of the front page of a Minneapolis newspaper proclaiming V-E Day and read about celebrations all through Europe on the day World War II ended in Europe, May 8, 1945. [pdf]

Kids learn about the glossary and terms from World War II. Learning these words will help with understanding the war.

This site from the Library of Congress discusses the alliance between the Allies and the USSR after Germany chose to break an agreement and invade Soviet Union. Links to primary source documents are included.

In this article, you can read about the German strategy for invading and taking over Belgium, Holland, and eventually France at the beginning of World War II.

This is a collection of photographs showing several parts of Hiroshima after the bombing. Each picture shows the damage done and the destruction around each building still standing.

A concise account of the birth of the Federal Republic of Germany and the German Democratic Republic in the years following World War II.

A straightforward listing of American conscript numbers during each major conflict of the 20th century. Helpful statistics on both World Wars and many other events.

One stop shop for everything you need to know about WWII. This interactive timeline features all the major events leading to war, major battles and turning points, rulers during the war, and the consequences of this war. Vibrant...

This brochure was printed to commemorate and capture the history of the Army Nurse Corps. Read about their amazing adventures in WWII while looking at pictures and learning amazing facts about these women.

Norman Mineta, a Japanese American, gives a detailed account of his experiences living in an internment camp during World War II. There are many links to additional information such as pictures and letters.

An account of how World War II changed the lives of not just the soldiers, but also the people on the homefront. Find out how their daily life changed, and how they helped in the war effort. Includes many photos, questions to think...

This page recounts the Canadian role in the Italian Campaign. Quotes, French translation, and pictures are available here.

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...

Original 6 -art article. Italy, Germany and Japan enter agreement that none will agree to an armistice or peace without the reciprocal agreement of the three.

Overview of the course of World War II as it unfolded with naval and air battles in the Pacific.

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.