Library of Congress
Loc: Civil War Maps: History of Mapping the Civil War
Investigate the importance of mapping to both the Union and the Confederates in planning their military strategy. From the Library of Congress.
BBC
Bbc History: World Wars: World War One: Animated Map: Western Front, 1914 18
Animated map of the war's western front shows the attacks, counterattacks, and shifts in military strategy that took place along this line of battle over the full course of the World War One.
Forum Romanum
Outlines of Roman History: Times of Pompey and Caesar:the Rise of Pompey
In a passage from William Morey's 1901 textbook, we learn of the military brilliance of Pompey.
Curated OER
Cbc.ca: The Crucible Military Might
An introductory overview of Canada's participation in WW2. 'Canadians fight by land, air and sea as the country amasses the largest army in its history.'
A&E Television
History.com: The History of Veterans Day
Explore the history behind the annual holiday of Veterans Day which honors those who have served in the military during wartime. Links to related video clips are included.
Other
El Salvador: History
This site deals with the general history of El Salvador. It includes information on El Salvador before the Spanish conquest, its independence, military rule, civilian rule, its civil war, and its progress since.
Travel Document Systems
Tds: Ghana: History
Find out about the history of Ghana from its beginnings, its place as a British protectorate, and the problems and eventual successes it has had since its independence. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
Other
Indiana Historical Society: Digital Image Collections
Vast database of images and artifacts tells the story of Indiana and its people. Search by keyword or browse preset special collections of notable Hoosiers, the history of African Americans in Indiana, or Indiana military history, among...
Other
Usa Gov: u.s. History and Historical Documents
Discover highlights from American history, including military events and founding documents.
Forum Romanum
Outlines of Roman History: Supremacy of Rome in Latium
By the end of the Roman monarchy, Rome had incorporated many cities into the Latin League, a military alliance. This was the beginning of Roman expansion into all of Italy.
History of American Wars
History of American Wars: World War I Guns
The guns used by the Allies and Central Powers are presented in this resource. Recognize the artillery, machine guns, and rifles used by the militaries involved in World War I.
BBC
Bbc: History: Hitler's Leadership Style
Examine Adolf Hitler's shortcomings as a military leader. Discover why the Fuhrer distrusted most of his generals and relied too much on his own instinct.
Stanford University
Sheg: Document Based History: Reading Like a Historian: Texas Independence
[Free Registration/Login Required] Learners read primary source documents to solve a problem surrounding a historical question. This document-based inquiry instructional activity allows students to read parts of the Texas Declaration of...
Steven Kreis, PhD
The History Guide: From Polis to Cosmopolis
A great overview of the world of Alexander the Great, beginning with the military exploits of his father, Philip of Macedon. Included is a look at Hellenistic philosophies.
Other
Gmsp: Military Career of General Meade
A detailed biography of General George Meade, a military man and eventual leader of Pennsylvania troops during the Civil War. Outlines his military career in detail.
Forum Romanum
Outlines of Roman History: Table of Contents
The complete text of a 1901 textbook on Roman history by William C. Morey. However, the work is still useful today as if covers all the basic information about Rome from its earliest beginnings through the Republic and later the Empire.
A&E Television
History.com: This Day in History: 1862 John Bankhead Magruder Sent to Texas
On October 10, 1862 John Bankhead Magruder was sent to Texas where his military career went through some ups and downs.
Other
General History of the Boer War
A look at Canada's involvement in the Boer War. The researcher is provided with details of the conflict and the scope of Canada's military involvement. As the author of the site is a British Columbia museum, there is also a link that...
Other
Colorado College: African Americans in Early American Military History
Describes African American's military role in American Revolution.
US Army Center
U.s. Army Center of Military History: Timothy Pickering
This brief biography of Timothy Pickering focuses on his military and political careers.
US Army Center
U.s. Army Center of Military History: The Army and the New Look
Provides information on the following topics: Massive Retaliation and the New Look, "The NATO Build-up," "Continental Defense," "The Missile Era," "Challenges and Responses," "The Military Budget," "Defense Reorganization," "The Dual...
US Army Center
U.s. Army Center of Military History: Winfield Scott
From the book, "Commanding Generals and Chiefs of Staff," by William Gardner Bell, this brief biography of Winfield Scott lists the dates of his many military accomplishments, including his successful capture of Mexico City, ending the...
US Army Center
U.s. Army Center of Military History: The War of 1812
A history of the War of 1812, from U.S Army historians. This comprehensive site details the full scope of the war, examining its origins, the opposing sides, early campaigns, strategic intent, the course of the war during its second and...
Digital History
Digital History: Over There: American Doughboys Go to War
See how the American military ballooned in size in less than a year upon the American entrance in World War I. President Wilson tried to keep the U.S. out of war, but find out why that became impossible, and read about what a...
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