Included here are primary source documents that tell the story of Civil War soldiers in their own words. These historic documents tell why men and boys joined so enthusiastically, and what trials and suffering were endured.

A brief site that gives information about the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Canada.

Approximately 1.5 millions Jews fought with the Allied powers in WWII. Read a synopsis and view primary sources such as photos, testimonies, artifacts, and documents pertaining to the Jewish soldiers.

The place to go for information on the soldiers and sailors who served during the Civil War in both the Confederate and Union military. Use the searchable database to locate basic information about the 6.3 million men who served on both...

Excellent resource for all kinds of information on buffalo soldiers, including video clips and photos, as well as a four-part history.

The Red Hand Day campaign works to raise awareness of the abuse of children as child soldiers, and efforts to stop this practice.

This resource provides an overview of the African American soldiers who fought during the Civil War.

An impressive site created by the Society of the Honor Guard gives extensive information on the Tomb and the soldiers who guard it.

This is an online searchable database of soldiers in Medieval England. Right now there are fifteen individual soldiers listed, but more will be coming online shortly. Click on Soldier Profiles on the left hand side of the page. Then...

A treasure trove of primary source material from an ordinary Union soldier. Read his memoirs, diary, and see artifacts from his life.

Students read letters from an Iowa Soldier in the Civil War.

Letter from a Spanish soldier to soldiers of the American Army after the Spanish defeat in Cuba.

Examine the typical Roman soldier from armor to burial during the early civilization. Additionally, enhance study with a timeline from the era and printable activities.

This site is provided by the Library of Congress. Through this collection of primary documents telling of the Civil War experience of Captain Tilton C. Reynolds, a member of the 105th Regiment of Pennsylvania Volunteers, you can find out...

This site offers three versions of the song, "Johnny's Gone for a Soldier." This song was popular during the American Revolutionary War.

This report, from the UN Refugee Agency, provides statistics and information on the use of children as soldiers in Somalia. (April 2001 to March 2004)

Embrace the history of Innisfail Alberta's residents through stories of soldiers, nurses, cooks, war brides and wives left behind as they join in the war effort during WW l and WW ll. Included are pictures and primary source documents.

The For King and Empire website is a must for teachers of the First World War. Soldier day-by-by accounts of the battles at Vimy Ridge and Passchendaele are provided along with authentic war art postcards and songs of the era available...

Links to biographies of men from Vanderburgh County, Indiana who fought in World War I.

Travel the history of the 442nd Regimental Combat Team through these primary documents preserved from WWII. Topics include the activation and origin of the team, and battle history, honors and tributes.

This site from the Sixties Project gives extensive testimonies from honorably discharged veterans detailing misconduct of U.S. military forces in Vietnam. Read into the Congressional Record by Sen. Mark Hatfield.

The work of a team of Russian historians, writers, designers, and programmers, this multimedia project explores the Eastern Front of World War II in great detail. The title of the site reflects the Russian name for the conflict in the...

History Questions: Life as a Revolutionary War Soldier Quiz, Test, and WebQuest

History Questions: Life as a Soldier During the Civil War Quiz, Test, and WebQuest