Curated OER
History: Causes of World War I
Exploring WWI in an interesting discussion of the key events, this resource could be as a great supplement to a classroom unit on this topic. The pictures and information make this period in history come alive. Students would also...
Curated OER
H4 Homework Assignment #12-15
In this global studies worksheet, students read the noted pages in their textbooks and then respond to 12 short answer questions about the Allied and Axis powers in World War II.
Curated OER
The Ultimate Sacrifice
Learners explore the concept of sacrifice during wartime. In this World War II lesson, students explore the Allied and Axis Powers that existed during the war. Learners discover sacrifices that were made by both powers during the war as...
Curated OER
Early German Axis Successes and Failures
For this Axis successes and failures worksheet, students read about the Axis Powers and Allied Powers. Students read the dates of Axis successes, and about the Battle of Britain, Operation Barbarossa, the Battle of Midway, and El...
National Archives (UK)
The Learning Curve: Allies at War
An extensive site chronicling the public consensus shown to the media among Allied members: the USSR, Great Britain, and the USA. Gives ample primary sources and student activities.
Brigham Young University
Brigham Young University: Wwi Document Archive: The Anglo Russian Entente
An original document, the agreement between Great Britain and Russia establishing the Triple Entente.
University of Pittsburgh
University of Pittsburgh: France in the Great War
A complete web site on France in World War I. A list of clickable links to more specific topics such as an atlas of France's military or posters from the war. Some of them are in French.
US Army Center
U.s. Army Center of Military History: Peace Becomes Cold War, 1945 1950
A discussion of historical events that led to the Cold War from the perspective of the U.S. Army. Particular emphasis is placed on military leadership and policy.
PBS
Norman Stone on Russia
Read all four sections of this interview with historian Norman Stone to gain a better understanding of Russia's economic, political and social positions at the beginning of World War I.
Geographic
Workmall: Germany: Postwar Occupation and Division
This article describes the formation of the Allied Occupation Zones that administered a defeated Nazi Germany in the aftermath of World War 2.
Flow of History
Flow of History: The Road to World War Two (1939 45)
Teacher-created site that examines the flow of events that led to the outbreak of World War II.
Yale University
Avalon Project: The Tehran Conference
Presented is the document issued by Franklin Roosevelt, Winston Churchill, and Joseph Stalin at the conclusion of the Tehran Conference in December, 1943. Included is information about the launching of Operation Overlord, which led to...
Yad Vashem, The World Holocaust Remembrance Center
Yad Vashem: The World's Reaction
How much did they know and when did they know it? Examine the response of the Allied powers to intelligence showing the mass extermination of Jews. Read background information and view primary sources showing that the Allies knew the...
Ohio State University
E History: The Second World War
An interactive chronicle of WWII. Starts with the causes of WWII and goes through the entire war step by step. Interactive maps, videos, and a step by step explanation of each event.
Yad Vashem, The World Holocaust Remembrance Center
Yad Vashem: The Holocaust Resource Center the Allies During the War
Yad Vashem has the largest collection of Holocaust resources than anywhere else in the world. Their main objective is preserving all the stories of this time period so it is not forgotten or repeated. They have broken down the Holocaust...
US National Archives
Nara: Military Resources World War I
A compilation of resources on World War I from the National Archives and Records Administration, including links to external sites.
PBS
Pbs: Nova Hunt for the Hood
A look at the historic exploration to locate the HMS Hood - sunk in her battle with Germany's Bismark.
Other
The World at War: Axis Offensive 1941
The involvement of Great Britain was an important part of the allied attempts to defeat the axis powers. This site provides a timeline of events in World War II, and gives a good general idea of Britain's role in the events of war.
Other
Propaganda Postcards of the Great War: Allies: Celebrating Alliances (1)
Examples of propaganda used to celebrate and promote the Allied Powers during World War I. The imagery focuses on heads of state and flags.
Other
Propaganda Postcards of the Great War: Allies: Celebrating Alliances (2)
Examples of propaganda used to promote and celebrate the Allied forces with soldier imagery. Thumbnails can be enlarged by clicking on them and each thumbnail is captioned with a description. This page looks at uniforms of Allied soldiers.
Other
Propaganda Postcards of the Great War: Allies: Celebrating Alliances (3)
Examples of propaganda promoting the Allies with images of animals, flowers, and naval motifs. Captioned thumbnails can be enlarged for viewing purposes by clicking on them.
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: America in the Second World War
A brief description of the course of World War II in both Europe and the Pacific. Read about the new technologies developed for the military by both the Allies and Axis powers, and find out about the millions who died as a result of the...
BBC
Bbc: History: Winston Churchill: Defender of Democracy
Historian Geoffrey Best explores the transformation of Winston Churchill from a gifted politician to the victorious leader of the British nation. Churchill led Britain through World War Two with unique assurance and changed his country's...
Library of Congress
Loc: Newspaper Pictorials: World War I Rotogravures
A collection of photos from newspapers during WWI as well as a timeline and essays on pertinent topics.