North Atlantic Treaty Organization
Nato's 60th Anniversary
NATO has put together a tremendous amount of information about the 60 years it has been in existence. The resource includes photos, videos, tv lectures about NATO, a timeline of events in each decade from 1949 to 2009, and copies of its...
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Digital History
Digital History: Isolationists, Internationalists and Lend Lease [Pdf]
Read about the German incursion into France and the Low Countries and the bombing of Great Britain which caused much discussion in the United States. Should the US stay out of affairs in Europe, or intervene to help their long-time ally,...
BBC
Bbc History: Battle of Britain
This series of photographs from BBC History shows a chrononogy of the early advance of Germany across Europe ending with the Battle of Britain from September, 1939 through September, 1940. Each photo has commentary explaining each event.
Imperial War Museums
Imperial War Museum: Battle of Britain
Extensive website on the Battle of Britain with many historically significant documents and interviews with British subjects.
The History Place
The History Place: Hitler Youth Prelude to War
This site from The History Place is about the Hitler youth movement and their support for Hitler before WWII. The information that is presented is in depth, and very interesting with links at the bottom of the article for additional...
Raleigh Charter High School
Mrs. Newmark's Page: The Beginning Years of the War (1939 1940)
This quiz tests your knowledge about the beginning years of World War II.
Other
U.s. Centennial Flight Commission: Air Power:the Battle of Britain
Read a concise account of the Battle of Britain, Adolf Hitler's attempt to conquer Great Britain in the summer of 1940. See how the British prevailed and what mistakes the Germans made.
National Archives (UK)
National Archives Learning Curve: British Response to V1and V2
A lesson plan (including primary documents) on how you as an advisor to the British War Cabinet would try to counter the threat of the V-1 "Buzz Bombs".
Imperial War Museums
Imperial War Museum: 8 Things You Need to Know About the Battle of Britain
This is a collection of eight short passages with information about the Battle of Britain accompanied by primary source photos.
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.
Other
The Luftwaffe
This page provides links to a great deal of information on the German Air Force, the Luftwaffe of World War II. It even presents popular German war-era songs.
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.
Ducksters
Ducksters: World War Ii History: Battle of Britain for Kids
Kids learn about the history of the Battle of Britain during World War II. Germany bombs England and London for months.