Library of Congress
Loc: Deportations
This site, which is provided for by the Library of Congress, gives an account of the forcible resettlement of over 1.5 million people by Stalin during and after WWII. Considered to be one of the most drastic genocidal acts by human...
BBC
Bbc: Scotland During the Second World War
This site is posted by the British Broadcasting Corporation and it provides information on Scotland in the time of WWII. By playing the Spy Game, you can study the "Day to day running of the war." The setting is Scotland in 1941. You can...
BBC
Bbc: 1941: Japanese Planes Bomb Pearl Harbor
On This Day is an archive of significant news stories broadcast by the BBC. Link takes you to its report of the bombing of Pearl Harbor broadcast on December 7, 1941. With in-context notes to aid understanding.
National Endowment for the Humanities
Neh: Edsit Ement: On the Home Front
A lesson plan that will enable young scholars to experience the at-home, non-combatant roles that young people played during WWII.
BBC
Bbc: Dunkirk: Rescued From Defeat
This overview of Dunkirk features audio clips from people who were involved in or eyewitnesses of the evacuation of British forces from Dunkirk.
Harvey Mudd College
Harvey Mudd College: Rommel's Advances in North Africa
This site from the Harvey Mudd College describes the advances of Rommel and the German troops in North Africa and discusses the fighting that took place there in '41-'42.
American Forum for Global Education
American Forum for Global Education: Hiroshima Through Japanese Eyes
This lesson plan lets students research about the atomic bombing of Hiroshima from the viewpoint from a Japanese girl, Sadako.
The History Place
The History Place: World War Two in Europe: D Day Photos
The History Place presents a number of photographs surrounding the D-Day invasion in 1944. Photos vividly capture the events of that day.
Then Again
Then Again: Web Chron: Battle of Stalingrad
Outlines the 1942 Battle of Stalingrad between Soviet Russia and Nazi Germany.
The History Place
The History Place: Images of Anschluss
This site from The History Place provides archived photos with captions showing Nazi rule in Austria. A link to return to a WWII Timeline is also included.
The History Place
The History Place: German Troops March Through Warsaw
Archived photo with caption of German troops marching through Warsaw during a victory parade.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Edna St. Vincent Millay
This website from the Wikipedia encyclopedia contains a brief biography on author Edna St. Vincent Millay and links to the e-text to four of her works. Other links are provided throughout for additional information.
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
Us Department of Energy: The Manhattan Project
In a short two paragraph entry, the general history of the Manhattan Project is described. There are two links to picture of nuclear reactor and nuclear fuel.
Other
Leningrad Attacks
Excerpts from a Russian Naval Admiral's memoirs concerning the attacks on Leningrad.
Other
World War Ii in the Ukraine
Short essay describing how the Nazis easily took the Ukraine due to the fact that the Ukrainian people were unaware of Nazi beliefs regarding Slavic peoples.
Other
Ww Ii: The World at War 1943
Scroll down to 17 August for links to information about the Allies and German attack on Southern Italy during WWII.
Other
Smith College: Smithipedia Women's War Work: Waves
Online encyclopedia provides background information about the creation of the WAVES during World War II.
Quia
Quia: Global History: World War Ii
Review some of the key people, places, and terms from World War II in these four activities, which include flashcards, two matching games, and a wordsearch. Click on 'list of terms' to see what is covered.
Other
Lewis and Clark University: Hiroshima Photographs
This is a collection of photographs showing several parts of Hiroshima after the bombing. Each picture shows the damage done and the destruction around each building still standing.
IQ Site
Iq Study Activities: Interactive Quizzes: World War Ii Crossword Puzzle
Complete this crossword puzzle to evaluate your understanding of World War II.
Library of Congress
Loc: Revelations From the Russian Archives: Wwii: Alliance
This site from the Library of Congress discusses the alliance between the Allies and the USSR after Germany chose to break an agreement and invade Soviet Union. Links to primary source documents are included.
Ducksters
Ducksters: World War Ii History: Ww2 Axis Powers for Kids
Kids learn about the Axis Powers of World War II in history. These countries such as Germany, Italy, and Japan fought the Allies.
Ducksters
Ducksters: World War Ii History: Ww2 Us Home Front for Kids
Kids learn about the history of the United States home front during World War II. How people back home helped to fight the war.