BBC
Bbc History: History Trails: Wars and Conflict: Home Life During World War Two
A series of nine RealAudio clips featuring the reminiscences and memories of average British citizens who lived through food rationing, housing issues, women working in the factories and much more. The clip from one man who as a child...
Veterans Affairs Canada
Veterans Affairs Canada Department: Artillery
A description of the powerful new weaponry of WWI, the heavy artillery. Goes into detail about how artillery was used in the first world war, and what this new technology meant for war.
PBS
Pbs: People's Century: Killing Fields: 1914 18
A companion site to a documentary about the stories that only eyewitnesses can tell provides access to two personal accounts of people who lived through World War One.
BBC
Bbc Podcasts: Episode 98: Throne of Weapons 20 Oct 2010
Chair made from decommissioned guns. Neil MacGregor, Director of the British Museum, explores the impact of weapons on the modern world by examining a sculptured throne made from decommissioned guns. The weapons are remnants of the...
Center For Civic Education
60 Second Civics: Role of President Pt. 15: President as Commander in Chief
One of the President's roles is as Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, and this power has been used by every president since World War II to send troops to other countries.