BBC
Bbc History: Animated Map: The Italian Campaign
This animated map gives a good visual of the Italian Campaign which began in Sicily in 1943. Each map has a description of the action, a key is provided, and just the map animation can be replayed, or view the entire site again.
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Explore Southern History: Battle of Pea Ridge, Pea Ridge, Arkansas
An in-depth description of the Battle of Pea Ridge, the commanders involved, and the important outcome. Included is an online tour of the battlefield. Hyperlinks to other Civil War battles in Arkansas.
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History Net: Battle of Gettysburg
This resource presents an interesting article from America's Civil War Magazine. It gives a detailed account of this all important battle of the Civil War.
Digital History
Digital History: Into the Quagmire
Vietnam is one of the longest wars fought, spanning multiple decades and U.S. presidencies. In this article, students will learn about France's defeat at and withdrawal after Dien Bien Phu, the Geneva Accords, and the policies of the...
University of South Florida
Florida's Role in the Civil War; "Supplier of the Confederacy"
Although geographically out of the main battle sites of the Civil War, Florida played an important role in the Confederacy. Find out how Florida helped in the Civil War and read about the battles that were fought there.
Then Again
Then Again: Web Chron: The Compromise of 1877
An explanation of the need for a compromise in 1877 and a review of Reconstruction overall.
The History Place
The History Place: The Triumph of Hitler: Nazis March Into the Rhineland
Discusses Hitler's decision to violate the Treaty of Versailles and the buildup of Germany's army in preparation for the occupation and reclamation of the Rhineland, an area which had become a demilitarized zone after World War I.
Virtual Museum of Canada
Virtual Museum of Canada: Community Stories: Serving King and Country
During the First World War and Second World War, the community of Transcona, Manitoba was crucial in the war effort as the town was the centre of maintaining the national railroad system . The efforts of this town and the impacts of the...
Other
Wwi Document Archive: The Royal Navy in the Caspian Sea
An in-depth account of the role of the Royal British Navy during the Russian Civil War, 1918-1920. Provides a complete listing of ships and other units that were involved.
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Florida in the Civil War: Florida in the Confederate Economy
An interesting look at the important role Florida played in supplying food to the Confederate war effort.
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Museum of Florida History: Florida in the Civil War
A great site which covers a multitude of topics concerning Florida's role in the Confederacy in the Civil War. Some interesting topics are the everyday life of women, Union operations in Florida, and the coastal defenses.
Other
Buffalosoldier.net: Buffalo Soldiers and Indian Wars
Excellent resource for all kinds of information on buffalo soldiers, including video clips and photos, as well as a four-part history.
American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise
Jewish Virtual Library: The 1967 Six Day War
An archive of articles and documents relevant to the Six-Day War's causes, events, and results.
Discovery Education
Discovery Education: A Nation's Voice
A Nation's Voice is a lesson plan that uses internet sites, magazines and books, electronic encyclopedias and databases to understand the policy making of the U.S.
Other
Gateway Nmra: Trains and Railroads in the Civil War
Why were the railroads so important to both the Confederates and Union and how were they targets of raids? How were railroad executives involved in the course of the war? Find out the answers to these questions and more in this...
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: Years of Withdrawal
Winding down the war in Vietnam took several years. Read about Richard Nixon's plans for Vietnamization and "peace with honor." Find out how other events in Vietnam pushed the antiwar movement to even more demonstrations.
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: Years of Escalation: 1965 1968
Read about how American involvement in the Vietnam War escalated after the Tonkin Gulf Resolution, which essentially gave President Lyndon Johnson the ability to do whatever he thought necessary to defeat the North Vietnamese.
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Classroom: Right to Ownership and Use of Home
Check out this interactive timeline of the right to owenership and use of home in the United States.
Marxists Internet Archive
Encycopedia of Marxism: Russian Civil War
A well-written overview of the Russian Civil War beginning with the landing by the Japanese, written from a Marxist view.
National Archives (UK)
National Archives Learning Curve: The German Occupation of the Rhineland
Partial original copies of documents from various nations of the Allies force responding to the occupation by Germans of Rhineland region.
Human Rights Watch
Who's Afraid of Vladimir Putin?
Article discussing President Putin's actions in Chechnya and the rest of the world's reaction to it. Very critical of the conflict in Chechnya. (26 September 2003)
Other
Maryland Secretary of State: Kids Page: State Song of Maryland
Have you ever really read the words of Maryland's official state song? Although Maryland did not join the Confederacy, the words of James Ryder Randall, adopted as the state song, show that at least some in Maryland didn't have a high...
University of Oxford (UK)
The Geometry of War, 1500 1750
Developments in the art of warfare in the late 15th and 16th centuries provided an outlet for geometry as show in this online exhibit.
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Kent State University: May Fourth Task Force
The May Fourth Task Force at Kent State University provides the history and background of the tragic shootings and surrounding events.
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