When you hear the name Florence Nightingale, what comes to your mind? Wartime nurse? The International Red Cross? Florence Nightingale's many contributions to the Crimean war effort, the welfare of injured soldiers, and the future of...

Scrolling timeline of the work Picasso produced during World War II shows off a wide range of Picasso's work interspersed with historical photographs of the war and notes about key events occurring at the time. A compelling way to view...

Interactive web page that tells the story of the war in Iraq through pictures, audio, and video.

At the online companion site of the PBS documentary series "THE WAR," find a write-up about WWII Allied air attacks on Germany and Japan. With links to related resources, including archive photos and series video.

At the online companion site of the PBS documentary series "THE WAR," read a brief biography of the last Crow war chief, hear his words, and see photographs of other Native Americans in World War II.

At the online companion site of the PBS documentary series "THE WAR," read the biography of a Japanese American soldier, Daniel Inouye, who served during WWII, and became a U.S. Senator from Hawaii. With links to related resources,...

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," view a poster from WWII aiming at recycling fat for ammunition.

At the online companion site of the PBS documentary series "THE WAR," view a recycling poster created by Vanderlaan and produced by the Douglas Aircraft Company.

One stop shop for everything you need to know about WWII. This interactive timeline features all the major events leading to war, major battles and turning points, rulers during the war, and the consequences of this war. Vibrant...

This collection of rare Civil War maps enhance the study and learning of the Civil War. They provide a wealth of insight into the war and helps to better understand the events that occurred. A great resource for teachers and an exciting...

An interesting site that looks at World War I from a very personal level by looking at the post cards of the countries involved in the war as well as a site for World War I poetry. Hyperlinks help you navigate the extensive information.

See an extensive collection of photographs covering World War II compiled into twenty sections covering photos from before the war, many of the campaigns, the American homefront, the Holocaust, and after the war. Each photo has a caption...

This captivating site tells the stories of eight female journalists, photographers, and broadcasters who used their skills to help the United States on the front. Their amazing stories are interesting and the pictures enhance the...

A chronology of events that occurred in Jefferson's administration as well as Madison's the resulted in the War of 1812.

At the online companion site of the PBS documentary series "THE WAR," view a poster from WWII encouraging recycling materials at home.

At the online companion site of the PBS documentary series "THE WAR," view a poster from WWII that calls on citizens to help lessen the demand for store-bought food by planting a garden.

At the online companion site of the PBS documentary series "THE WAR," find a cartoon of Bill Mauldin's duo, Willy and Joe, the representative infantrymen in his cartoons.

An extensive collection of slides enhance study of the Civil War in North America. Find illustrated details of the key parts of the war: secession, limited war, turning point, and total war. Consider the probing essay questions also...

The outbreak of World War Two in Europe began with Hitler's invasion of Poland. Through text and a colored graphic flowchart, the events and battles and eventual end of the war, can be visually traced. Suitable for both students and...

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.

Investigate the importance of mapping to both the Union and the Confederates in planning their military strategy. From the Library of Congress.

An excellent collection of WWII maps. Scroll down for selections from the European Theater of the war.

A presentation covering the history of the Vietnam War beginning with the war for independence from France when it was a French colony. Covers the Geneva Accord and the war between the North and the South and how America became involved....