Other
The 761st Tank Battalion
The official site for the African American 761st Tank Battalion that served during World War II. Site includes the history of the battalion referred to as the Black Panther Tank Battalion, pictures, and news of the veterans.
Ibis Communications
Eyewitness to History: Invasion of Iwo Jima, 1945
Students explore the battle of Iwo Jima. The resource consists of an audio clip aboard a destroyer a few hundred yards off shore during the invasion of Iwo Jima.
Curated OER
Image From World War Two: The Battle of El Alamein
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...
BBC
Bbc: The Battle for Normandy
Discover the many challenges and difficulties the Allies faced on June 6, 1944, as they attacked the beaches of Normandy.
ibiblio
Ibiblio: Hyper War: u.s. Army in Wwii: The Fall of the Philippines: Surrender
This site from ibiblio.org provides a thorough description of the American and Filipino surrender of the Bataan peninsula to the Japanese in April of 1942. Included is discussion on the final battles that led to the surrender as well as...
Made From Media
Made From History: Vasily Zaytsev the Enemy at the Gates
Read this straight-forward account of the Soviet sniper, Vasily Zatsev, who played a major role in World War II.
Other
Office of Strategic Services Operational Groups
Gives details on the major operations of the OSS in World War II. Read about the Operational Groups that operated in several battle spheres.
National Archives (UK)
British National Archives: Dambusters
An online exhibit of the men and planes that flew mission to destroy Germany's dams during World War II.
Then Again
Then Again: Web Chron: Battle of Stalingrad
Outlines the 1942 Battle of Stalingrad between Soviet Russia and Nazi Germany.
Other
Canonesea, Convoy Hx72 and U 100
A detailed account of the attack on a merchant convoy traveling from Canada to England. At the time of the attack (Sept. 1940), it represented the largest U Boat "Wolf Pack" attack on a British convoy.
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: D Day and the German Surrender
A brief description of the end of World War II with the invasion of Normandy on D-Day, the Battle of the Bulge, the Allied race to Berlin, and finally, V-E Day.
War Times Journal
War Times Journal: The Guadalcanal Campaign
A brief description of the Guadalcanal Campaign in August and September, 1942. Of particualr interest are the animated maps showing troop movements of both the U.S. Marines and the Japanese Army.
Curated OER
World War Ii Poster
This site discusses how "Millions volunteered or were drafted for military duty during World War II. The majority of these citizen-soldiers had no idea how to conduct themselves to prevent inadvertent disclosure of important information...
Texas State Library and Archives Commission
Texas State Library and Archives Commission: The Battle Lost and Won: Margorie Stinson, Holland's Magazine, Jan 1918
Learn about Marjorie and Katherine Stinson, "pioneer women aviators," who helped train men for the Canadian Royal Flying Squadron during World War I. Also included is a brief explanation of the Women's Airforce Service Pilots' role...
World War 1
Worldwar1.com: Great War Society: Doughboy Center: Forgotten Victory: Part Ii
This site is a sequel to Part I. It also contains excellent information about the end of the battle for Blanc Mont Rouge and where the Marines directed their attention from there.
Other
Uss Alabama Battleship Memorial Park: Battleship Uss Alabama (Bb 60)
Learn the history and battle stories about the 1942 World War II warship, USS Alabama on display in Mobile Bay.
PBS
Pbs: American Experience: Omar Bradley
A brief biography of Omar Bradley, key general at the the D-Day invasion and the Battle of the Bulge in World War II.
The History Place
The History Place: Wwii in the Pacific: u.s. Troops in Action 1942 1945
A collection of photographs and a map covering American action in the Pacific during World War II. Captions accompany the images.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: African American Veterans and the Civil Rights Movement
Many African American veterans joined the Civil Rights Movement after World War II when they found themselves facing continued discrimination at home. Learn about some of the veterans who were prominent activists.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Isoroku Yamamoto
This site from Wikipedia provides a biography of Japanese naval commander, Isoroku Yamamoto. Includes information on his accomplishments and his involvement in World War II and the attack on Pearl Harbor.
Curated OER
Image From Voices of Dunkirk
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...
Curated OER
Image From Voices of D Day
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...
PBS
Pbs: The War: Saipan
At the online companion site of the PBS documentary series "THE WAR," find a write-up about Saipan, an important battle in the Pacific Theater. With links to related resources, including archive photos and series video.
PBS
The Perilous Fight: Doolittle Raid and Midway
Read a brief account of the goal of the Doolittle Raid and its accomplishments along with a brief description of the Battle of Midway. Included is a letter written by General Doolittle, photographs of the planes, a short video, and maps...