BBC
Bbc History: Wars and Conflict: From the Field Gun to the Tank
Introduction to a series of pages that traces the development of the tank during WWI. Includes pictures and well-written analysis. A great place to find information on weapons used in WWI.
Columbia University
The Pequot War
Site includes brief essay on the Pequot War, timeline, maps of the battles and 17th century settlements, as well as link to Pequot Museum and Research Center.
Digital History
Digital History: America Goes to War [Pdf]
President Woodrow Wilson tried to maintain American neutrality in World War I. Find out why he decided that the U.S. needed to join the war and read a portion of his message to Congress asking for a declaration of war against Germany....
BBC
Bbc: In Pictures: Operation Overlord
Vivid images of the D-Day invasion are available in this brief photographic slideshow.
PBS
Pbs: American Experience: Mac Arthur and Japan
This PBS site has links that provide information about fall of the Philippines and MacArthur's vow to return. Also, it gives first-hand accounts of what happened to the civilians and servicemen who were left on the islands for over three...
American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise
Jewish Virtual Library: The Holocaust: World Response
Could actions of the Allies have prevented the Holocaust or limited the destruction of six million Jews and five million other innocent civilians?
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
D Day Invasion at Normandy
A detailed account of one of the most important battles of World War II, the D-Day invasion of Normandy. Gives a history of World War II that led up to this battle and describes what would have happened if the Allies had failed at D-Day.
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
Universite De Montreal: Protist Picture Gallery
At this site from the Universite de Montreal, you can click on the name or picture to see images & data on each of the protozoa. Elementary teachers will need to guide their students through this information.
Quia
Quia: Global History: World War Ii
Some of the key people, places, and terms from World War II.
National Endowment for the Humanities
Neh: Edsit Ement: The u.s. In Ww Ii: The Proper Application of Overwhelming Force
In this Curriculum Unit, students will consider "The United States in World War II:"The Proper Application of Overwhelming Force"" in 4 Lessons. The unit also includes worksheets and other student materials that can be found under the...
Ibis Communications
Eye Witness to History: Gas Attack, 1916
This article provides a description of what a poison gas attack was like.
BBC
Bbc: History: World Wars: Blitzkrieg
Discover what happened during the blitzkrieg at the start of World War Two and why the Allies were so unprepared. Why was it that Britain and France were outfought at every turn?
US Department of State
Milestones: 1937 1945: Wartime Conferences, 1941 1945
A brief description of each major conference held by members of the Allies in World War II discussing how the course of the war would be fought and ideas of what would happen when the war ended.
Oregon Secretary of State
Oregon at War: Before the War America's Strained Neutrality
Read about the attempts of the United States to remain neutral during World War I raging in Europe. Find out what finally made U.S. entrance into the war inevitable.
A&E Television
History.com: World War Ii
A comprehensive look at World War II including video clips and audio clips of important speeches by the world leaders of the time.
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
Perspective: The Plant Kingdom
Did you know their are about 270,000 plant species? This webpage investigates the phyla of the plant kingdom. Learn how plants are classified based on their tissue structure, seed structure, and stature. Each division is described with...
Other
Biography of Charles De Gaulle
This site provides a brief biography of French leader Charles de Gaulle, focusing on his influence during World War II.
Curated OER
Allies Liberate Messina
Scroll down to 17 August for links to information about the Allies and German attack on Southern Italy during WWII.