Curated OER
The Civil War in Pictures
Here is a really unique way to present information on the American Civil War. The slide show begins with a look at the first true photojournalist, Matthew Brady. It describes his tools and methods, then shows his pictures. Each image is...
Curated OER
The Battle of Pea Ridge
Students examine the battle of Pea Ridge during the Civil War in Arkansas. They write a 3 point paragraph on the Battle of Pea Ridge between the Union and the Confederate troops.
Other
Civil War Artillery: Basic Facts Concerning Artillery
Site has information on the different types of artillery that were used in the Civil War.
Other
Civil War Artillery: Civil War Artillery Projectiles and Cannons
Site includes a wealth of information on the artillery of the civil war. There are sound clips, many pictures, text, and a large and illustrated glossary of terms. Information can be accessed using the navigation bar on the left.
History of American Wars
History of American Wars: World War I Guns
The guns used by the Allies and Central Powers are presented in this resource. Recognize the artillery, machine guns, and rifles used by the militaries involved in World War I.
PBS
Pbs: Napoleon Campaigns and Battles
An extensive site with details of the many battles and campaigns of the Napoleonic Era. Provides great information on Napoleon's skill as a general. Includes a battle game.
Other
The Civil War News
The Civil War News is a monthly newspaper for people with an active interest in the Civil War today. Content includes U.S. Civil War news, reviews, and events.
History of American Wars
History of American Wars: World War 2 Weapons Part 1
Article focuses on weapons used in World War II on land such as small arms, rifles, submachine guns, hand grenades, flame throwers, machine guns, tanks, and the like.
History of American Wars
History of American Wars: Vietnam War Weapons
Discussion of the variety of weapons used in the Vietnam War including ground forces, rifles, grenades, surface to air missiles, armor, machine guns, and artillery.
Other
Florida Reenactors Online News Magazine: The Mountain Howitzer
A description of the the mountain howitzer and its use by both the Union and Confederate armies. Good pictures and interesting factoids too.
University of Oxford (UK)
The Geometry of War, 1500 1750
Developments in the art of warfare in the late 15th and 16th centuries provided an outlet for geometry as show in this online exhibit.