An online exhibit of surviving visual evidence of what occurred at Auschwitz-Birkenau. Photos were taken by two SS men whose task was to take ID photos and fingerprints of the inmates.

A fantastic history of NATO. From its inception after WWII to its call to action during the Kosovo crisis, the BBC does a great job of giving readers a well-rounded look at the institution. Includes a map with all member countries as...

This resource provides data about the physical destruction of Nagasaki, the medical aspect, and survivor stories.

Find out the role the Cotentin Peninsula played in World War 2. It contains pictures, maps, and plenty of information.

Yad Vashem has the largest collection of Holocaust resources than anywhere else in the world. Their main objective is preserving all the stories of this time period so it is not forgotten or repeated. They have broken down the Holocaust...

Learn about the role Gold Beach played in World War 2 with pictures, maps, and informational text.

Learn the story of Berdichev, a Jewish community in Soviet controlled Ukraine to better understand the key stages of the Final Solution. The lesson is broken down into different topics each with background and reflective questions.

This online version of a book on the US war against Japan is very extensive and filled with useful information.

This module uses excerpts from four presidential speeches delivered during World War ll as a means to instruct students about finding the central idea and supporting evidence in primary source documents.

Yad Vashem has the largest collection of Holocaust resources than anywhere else in the world. Their main objective is preserving all the stories of this time period so it is not forgotten or repeated. They have broken down the Holocaust...

This excellent lesson plan lays out the framework of the lead-up to World War II in Europe. It covers the problem the support of Czechoslovakia caused Great Britain and France, the policy of appeasement exercised by Prime Minister...

AP European History learning module on World War II traces the beginnings of the war from a dissillusioned Europe through the course of the war. Module includes assignments, enrichment activities, downloads, maps and assessment for...

A chronology of the development of the idea of "genocide" and the legalities which have developed since the mid 20th century to prosecute perpetrators of genocide around the world.

View comprehensive sets of artifacts that tell the story of America's wartime past and present. Artifacts from every major American military conflict, beginning with the American Revolution, can be closely examined. Full curatorial notes...

The Nazi government had many "racial enemies" foremost being the Jews. In this exhibit, The United States Holocaust Museum takes a look at one of the other groups targeted for persecution, homosexuals. Read the fascinating and tragic...

Activity in which students draw upon informational text to analyze the purpose of the Marshall Plan and evaluate the impact it had on Western Europe and U.S. foreign relations. Then apply that knowledge to consider what the priorities of...

Go in-depth studying the Ghettos of World War II. What was their origin and what did they become?

At the online companion site of the PBS documentary series "THE WAR," read a description of the brave efforts of the Japanese-American Soldiers of the 442nd Regimental Combat Team and the 100th Infantry Battalion. With links to related...

At the online companion site of the PBS documentary series "THE WAR," find a description of a series of engagements between the Allies and Germans for control of Monte Cassino. With links to related resources, including archive photos...

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....

The companion website to the documentary about German U-boats and the loss of the U-869 in particular. A video clip [1:31], interactive tours of the submarine, and other primary sources are included.

This comprehensive site catalogs the planes of the Luftwaffe from 1935 on, and provides detailed specifications on armaments, missiles, bombs and other accessories to air warfare. It does not present a history of their use, but rather a...

The city of Salonika, Greece was virtually extinguished during WWII. This proud city was a hub of European Jewry with a strong cultural identity. Learn about their culture and what happened to the city during the Holocaust.

If these walls could talk! Explore American History through one house that has experienced over 200 years of history. This interactive site has pictures of artifacts, primary sources, and music from 1757-1945. Be a detective and guess...