Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: The Cold War Erupts
World War II ended in 1945 and the Cold War began immediately. Read about the mistrust Western Europe and the United States felt towards the Soviet Union and Joseph Stalin. Learn how the Soviets expanded their realm of influence and...
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: The Arsenal of Democracy
Although Americans remained isolationist in their thinking, President Roosevelt understood that the European allies needed help against the Germans. Read about the incremental ways America became involved in World War II in Europe...
BBC
Bbc: History: D Day: Beachhead
Historian Duncan Anderson explores the landing by Allied troops on the beaches of Normandy and discusses how meticulous planning and preparation, good luck, and bold decisions made D-Day a triumph instead of the 'ghastly disaster' it...
BBC
Bbc: History: Why Churchill Lost in 1945
How did Winston Churchill, a national hero, lose the general election of 1945 to a landslide victory of the Labour Party? This article examines how Churchill's fame as a war leader worked against him and made him redundant resulting in...
Other
Lebendiges Museum Online: Potsdamer Konferenz
This site from the Lebendiges Museum Online describes the events surrounding the Potsdam Conference which decided the future of the devided Germany. The site is entirely in German.
US Department of State
U.s. Department of State: The Yalta Conference, 1945
This site provides a concise summary of the decisions made by Winston Churchill, Franklin D. Roosevelt, and Joseph Stalin at the Yalta Conference in 1945.
Read Works
Read Works: World War Two a Victory in Africa
[Free Registration/Login Required] Excerpts from Winston Churchill's speech about the victory in Africa during World War II. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Imperial War Museums
Imperial Museum: How Winston Churchill Helped Maria Blewitt in Battle of Britain
This article and accompanying video tells the story of how Churchill's speech helped Maria Blewitt during Battle of Britain. See a copy of her letter in the video.
BBC
Bbc History: British Bombing Strategy in World War Two
Read about the bombing strategy of the RAF during World War II, but primarily at the end of the war and the bombing of Dresden.
The History Place
The History Place: Great Speeches Collection
This site from The History Place provides a good selection of historical and relatively modern speeches from many English-speaking countries. Each speech is set up in its historic context. Many are available with audio links.
Other
Uk Parliamentary Archives: And What a Plan! D Day and Parliament in Wartime
A display of historically significant documents that tell the story of British Parliament during World War II and the D-Day plans.
BBC
Bbc: Historic Figures: Winston Churchill (1874 1965)
Brief but detailed biography of Winston Churchill, British Prime Minister who inspired his country in World War Two.
The History Cat
The History Cat: The London Blitz
Describes the events leading up to the onslaught of bombing against London, England, and what it was like for those who experienced it. Germany's attention only shifted when it began invading the USSR.
CommonLit
Common Lit: Text Sets: World War Ii
World War II was the second war to embattle the entire globe, lasting from 1939 to 1945. It not only witnessed the Holocaust and the nuclear bombings of Japan, but became the deadliest conflict in human history. This collection includes...
Other
The Churchill Centre: Winston S. Churchill
This resource from the Churchill Centre includes the British prime minister's speeches, debates, and biographical information.
Yale University
Yale: Avalon Project: Roosevelt's Message to Congress on the Atlantic Charter
A copy of President Roosevelt's message to Congress in 1941 regarding the Atlantic Charter.
Yale University
Atlantic Conference: Atlantic Charter Joint Declaration
Copy of the joint statement made between Roosevelt and Churchill regarding the Atlantic Conference of 1941. Enumerated at the principles of the Atlantic Charter.
Yale University
Yale: Avalon Project: The Atlantic Charter
Basic historical information on the Atlantic Charter. Includes the eight agreements reached by Roosevelt and Churchill in 1941.
Library of Congress
Loc: Churchill and the Great Republic: Memo. Of Conservation, Yalta
From a larger Library of Congress exhibit on Winston Churchill, this document is a memorandum of a conversation Churchill had during a dinner at the Yalta Conference. Zooming in allows the document to be read.
BBC
Bbc: Where I Live: Oxford: Sir Winston Churchill
A brief biographical list of achievements and highlights in the life of Winston Churchill.
The History Place
The History Place: Atlantic Charter Fdr and Chruchill
This site from The History Place provides a brief summary of the Atlantic Charter. Includes photo of Roosevelt and Churchill. A link is also provided to return to the WWII timeline for additional information on related subjects.
Other
Electric Scotland: Wwii: Invasion of the Low Countries and the Fall of France
In this article, you can read about the German strategy for invading and taking over Belgium, Holland, and eventually France at the beginning of World War II.
Authors Calendar
Author's Calendar: Churchill, Sir Winston (Leonard Spencer)
Provides information about Winston Churchill and his political career.