Information on the 369th United States infantry who were the first black men to fight in France. Includes details on training the regiment and guarding German prisoners, and also a letter from Colonel Hayward. From "The American Negro in...

Describes the clothing and uniforms worn by soldiers during the Revolutionary War. Also explains what the rank of officer meant in the British military and how a man became an officer. How Congress eventually created an army is...

A brief look at the Federal prison at Elmira, New York. As more information has surfaced about this prison, the reality of the treatment of the Confederate prisoners of war has become more clear.

The history of German internment camps established in Canada during the world wars is profiled! Why were they created? What did Canadians fear? How did Canadians of German descent feel? This is a very informative article.

Andersonville Prison was created in February, 1864 to relieve the overcrowding of Union prisoners in other nearby prisons. It closed a year later due to sanitation problems among others and had earned a reputation for inflicting...

During the Philippine Insurrection, more than 125,000 American soldiers were sent to the Philippines, and over 4,000 deaths occurred during this conflict. This was also known as the Philippine-American War and the War of Philippine...

This website explores the lives of heroic ordinary people who made their mark on history. Features illustrated story on Roger Bushell, leader of the Great escape. Find out who he was, what he did, his achievements, and his legacy.

A good look at the idea of reform in the prison system in the early 19th century. See how social reformers attempted to rehabilitate those in jail.

Read the chilling first-person account of Capt. William Dyess, who was captured on Bataan, and survived the Batann Death March.

A book review of Madeleine Henry's biography of Aspasia. The reviewer presents an overview of Aspasia's life and examines some of the controversy surrounding the famous "courtesan" of fifth century Athens.

The National Park Service provides a brief history of the Moore House where the surrender of Cornwallis took place. The Articles of Capitulation are explained as well.

This online reproduction of the original 1913 text by Gardner W. Allen is organized chronologically beginning in 1775 and ending with 1783. An appendix includes source citations, a list of vessels, officers, privateers and other...

[Free Registration/Login Required] Students read about a prisoner of war and his escape from Vietnam. A question sheet is available to help students build reading comprehension skills.

Gives a short history of the POW camp at Clinton, Mississippi which held over 3000 prisoners of war (German) during World War 2. Some pictures are provided.

On this comprehensive website is the history of Auschwitz. You can click on maps, photographs, personal histories, and film footage.

A brash, self-made millionaire helped fund the fight for independence, but after the war, he ended up in debtor's prison. Without Robert Morris, the American Revolution may have been crushed under a mountain of debt and disarray. The...

An article about the history of the Bergen-Belsen camp complex and the varied roles it played in the Nazi efforts to imprison a wide variety of populations throughout World War II.

The digital revival of the glass plate images of the Russian Empire on the eve of World War I by photographer Sergei Mikhaylovich Prokudin-Gorskii. Very interesting from both historical and technological points of view.

At this site you can investigate what prompted the design of the POW/MIA flag. What is the significance of this American symbol? Find out how this flag became a reality when you use this site.

An encyclopedia article about James Forten, a free black man, who fought in the Revolutionary War, and later became a supporter of abolition and suffrage.

A very good explantion of the frustration and desperation felt by farmers not only in Massachusttetts but throughout the new United States as states attempted to collect taxes in order to pay off war debts. Daniel Shays and his men were...

A teaching resource for use with in-class screenings of the PBS documentary "Pete Peterson: Assignment Hanoi" about the former POW who returned to Vietnam as the first post-Vietnam War U.S. ambassador. The guide includes previewing and...