Latimer Clarke Corporation
Atlapedia Online: Iraq
Has information about Iraqi history, people, geography, climate, economy, and more. Click on the map image to get more details and an enlarged view. The information covers up to 1993.
BBC
Bbc: Saddam Hussein in Pictures
A slide show that shows images of Saddam Hussein throughout his life. Gives a brief description about each of the pictures. (14 December 2003)
BBC
Bbc News: Saddam Hussein Profile
BBC News provides a descriptive profile of the Iraqi president, Saddam Hussein (dated January 2001). Content includes an examination of his rise to power, his autocratic style of leadership, his two judgement errors of invading Iran in...
BBC
Bbc: Insurgency in Iraq Intensifying
Secretary of State Colin Powell reports that the United States is still planning elections for Iraq, but that violence in Iraq was escalating. 9/26/2004
NPR: National Public Radio
Npr: 'De Baathification' of the Iraqi Military
In this July 17, 2003 archived article, NPR reports the distribution of $100 stipends to Iraqi military personnel who are willing to sign a de-Baathification statement and cooperate with coalition forces.
Other
Gulf War Debriefing Book
Site provides information on the players, the military systems, a summary of the war, a timeline, and more.
Other
Rayment: The Gulf War
A good resource on the Gulf War with many indexed links to background information, photos, maps and much more.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Geography for Kids: Iraq
Kids learn about the geography, history, capital, flag, climate, terrain, people, economy, and population of Iraq on this website.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Iraq History and Timeline Overview
Kids learn about the history and timeline of the country of Iraq including early Sumer, Babylonia, Assyria, the Parthians, the rise of Islam, the Ottoman Empire, Saddam Hussein, and the Iraq Wars.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Southwest Asian Governments
[Free Registration/Login Required] In this flipchart, students will describe the different political structures of the Middle East, explain the basic structure of the national governments in Turkey, Jordan, Iran, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, and...
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Middle East Map
[Free Registration/Login Required] Using interactive tools, students will discover the many regions of the Middle East using graphic maps and finally, rearrange the jigsaw pieces to recreate the full map.
Other
National Council: War and Terrorism: Current Events: Iraq and 9/11
A variety of teaching resources to address the September 11th tragedy. Content includes personal insights from teachers, lesson plans, articles, and much more.
Other
Al jazeera.net: Saddam's Trial Divides Iraqi Opinion
This resource provides an account of how the trial of Saddam Hussein caused a rift in Iraqi public opinion. A number of groups support him while many others do not. The report is dated July 15, 2004.
Other
H Museum: Iraq the Cradle of Civilization at Risk
A comprehensive site dealing with the cultural aspects of Iraq. There are many historical documents and primary source links on this site.
Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: Modern History Sourcebook: Soviet Reaction to Pact
This site from the Fordham University provides a great alternative perspective of the Baghdad Pact and the Central Treaty Organization. This is a statement given by the USSR Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Security in the Near and Middle...
BBC
Bbc: Timeline: Iraq
In order to grasp the events that are currently taking place in a country, it is imperative to know its background. Here, the BBC, provides a succinct timeline of Iraq beginning in 1920.
FOX News
Fox News: Deadly Attack on Us Military Base
Report on the deadly attack on a U.S. base in Mosul, part of the continuing insurgency in Iraq. 12/22/2004
Siteseen
Siteseen: American Historama: Operation Desert Storm
Comprehensive resource features interesting facts, a timeline of dates and events, list of battles, and other information on Operation Desert Storm.
Siteseen
Siteseen: American Historama: Gulf War
Resource describes the Persian Gulf War (2 August 1990 - 28 February 1991) against Iraq led by Saddam Hussein.
Siteseen
Siteseen: American Historama: Iraq War
Features interesting facts and detailed information on the Iraq War Iraq War (2003 - 2011) and Saddam Hussein the dictator and president of Iraq.
Curated OER
Hussein Defied by Arab Neighbors
Site contains a timeline of Hussein's life and major events in his life.
Curated OER
Saddam Hussein Insists That the Gulf War Was a Victory for Iraq
BBC News provides a descriptive profile of the Iraqi president, Saddam Hussein (dated January 2001). Content includes an examination of his rise to power, his autocratic style of leadership, his two judgement errors of invading Iran in...