Alpha Omega
History and Geography—Two World Wars
Here's a combination textbook/workbook that examines the conditions in Europe that lead to World War I. Ideal for homeschoolers as well as classroom use.
National WWII Museum
The War in the Pacific by the Numbers
It may be difficult to quantify the cost of war, but an informative resource shows learners the toll of the Pacific campaign during World War II. From the number of presidents who served during the war (two) to the square feet of a...
GCSE Modern World History
Mao's China
Here is a great textbook chapter on China's establishment as a communist state in 1949 and the effects of World War II on the nation. The first page prompts learners to complete a timeline activity as they read the material,...
Spark Notes
The Interwar Years (1919-1938): Study Questions
In this online interactive history worksheet, students respond to 10 short answer and essay questions about years between World Wars I and II.
PBS
The Diary of Anne Frank
While designed to supplement a viewing of the PBS Masterpiece Classic The Diary of Anne Frank, this resource can also serve as an excellent informational text and activity source for your learners on the historical context and timeline...
Curated OER
Arlo's War by Frank Brennan
In this reading selection worksheet, students read a 9 page selection entitled, "Arlo's War," by Frank Brennan. There are no directions given with the reading selection.
ProCon
Daylight Savings Time
An entomologist named Geroge Vernon Hudson is credited with proposing Daylight Saving Time (DST) so he could better study his insects. Using the informative website, scholars read a brief introduction to the topic and then explore the...
ProCon
President Ronald Reagan
At 69 years old, Ronald Reagan was the oldest man ever to be elected president in the United States. After reviewing a thorough history of Reagan's presidency, pupils read the main pro and con arguments to determine if he was a good...
Flow of History
Flow of History: World War Two in the Pacific
The stages of World War Two in the Pacific is profiled. Through text and a colored graphic flowchart, one can easily follow the progression of hostility and battles in the Pacific. Useful for both students and educators.
American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise
Jewish Virtual Library: Estimated Number of Jews Killed During World War Ii
Table broken down by country showing estimated numbers of Jewish people killed in each area during World War II.
BBC
Bbc: Ww2 People's War: An Archive of World War Two Memories: D Day+ 1944
Ambitious collection of personal accounts of those who participated in the D-Day invasion. These personal accounts bring the war to life.
BBC
Bbc History: World Wars: World War Two: The Burma Campaign, 1941 45
A comprehensive five-part article that covers the events and outcomes of the Allied struggle against the Japanese in Burma.
BBC
Bbc History: World Wars: World War Two: Battle for the Atlantic
Article reviews the principal elements associated with Britain's lengthy struggle with Germany for control of the Atlantic during the Second World War.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: World War Ii
Visit this website from the Wikipedia encyclopedia for an exhaustive encyclopedia article on World War II. Content includes information on the causes of the war, the European theater, the Pacific theater, and the historical significance...
US Army Center
U.s. Army Center of Military History: Normandy the u.s. Army Campaigns of World War Ii
This military history essay describes the landing of the United States Army during the Normandy Invasion of June 6, 1944.
The History Cat
The History Cat: World History: World War Ii
Learn about World War II history. Topics include Germany under the Nazis, appeasing Hitler, the Blitzkrieg, the bombing of London, and Berlin during the Cold War.
Smithsonian Institution
National Air and Space Museum: World War Ii Aviation
Learn about the World War II aircraft exhibited at the Smithsonian. The collection includes the Spitfire Zero, Mustang, Messerschmitt Bf. 109G-6, Macchi C.202 Folgore, and a Martin B-26B Marauder.
University of Calgary
Post World War Two and Displaced Persons
Resource for learning about Canadian Immigration post WWII. It includes sections on Ideal Immigrants, The Canadian Citizenship Act and Displaced Persons. Although it is in essay form, it is easy to read and includes a few photos.
Other
The Last Days of the War
This is the account of Nikolai G. Kuznetsov on the end of the war. He was the Admiral of the Fleet of the Soviet Union, and a participant in the Yalta Conference.
US Holocaust Memorial Museum
U.s. Holocaust Memorial Museum: War Crime Trials
Informative encyclopedia article describing the trials of major war criminals of World War Two. Most of these trials took place before representatives of the Allied powers known as the International Military Tribunal although some of the...
The History Place
The History Place: World War Ii in the Pacific Timeline
This site has a timeline covering the years of 1941 (Japanese Bomb Pearl Harbor) to 1945 (United Nations is born). Selected WWII battle photos are also included.
Other
History of Poland During the Second World War
Descriptions about the initial invasion of Poland by Nazi Germany and the partitioning of Poland are provided.
Sam Houston State University
Shsu: Yugoslvia: A Country Study: Post War Yugoslavia
An extensive history of the political position of Yugoslavia after World War Two, and its break from Stalinism.
BBC
Bbc History: World Wars: World War Two: Battle of Monte Cassino
Short article discusses the battle for Monte Cassino.