World War 1
Worldwar1.com: Great War Society: La Grande Guerra: Italian Reparti D'assalto: The Arditi
This historical website includes information about the Italian Reparti d'assalto (Assault Units) of the First World War, the most elite force in the Italian Army.
Brigham Young University
Byu: World War I Document Archive: Marine Flyer in France
The published diary of a marine pilot who toured Allied aviation facilities in 1917-1918. This site provides a diary account of Captain Alfred A. Cunningham and gives the reader a view of what things were like in wartime England and...
The History Place
The History Place: The Defeat of Hitler: Defeat in the Desert
Describes the battles and military maneuvers of the Allies and the Germans in North Africa during World War II, resulting in the Germans' loss of North Africa.
History of American Wars
History of American Wars: Revolutionary War Soldiers
Describes the clothing and uniforms worn by soldiers during the Revolutionary War. Also explains what the rank of officer meant in the British military and how a man became an officer. How Congress eventually created an army is...
BBC
Bbc: World War Two: The Battle of El Alamein
Professor Richard Holmes discusses the importance of the epic victory at The Battle of El Alamein in 1942 which did much to restore British morale during World War Two.
Australian War Memorial
Australian War Memorial: 1918: The Battle of Amiens
Description of the attack and struggle that took place at the Battle of Amiens. Includes several images, including a map, all of which can be enlarged by clicking on them.
World War 1
Worldwar1.com: Great War Society: Doughboy Center: American Polar Bears
An overview of the failed Allied intervention in the Russian Civil War.
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.
Siteseen
Siteseen: American Historama: World War 1
Thirty interesting facts about World War 1 include the causes of the Great War, the American Expeditionary Force (AEF), the countries of the Allies and Central Powers, the American troops, WW1 weapons and the different types of warfare...
ClassFlow
Class Flow: World War Ii Review
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart can be used as a review or for instruction of the events, sides, famous leaders, and theaters of World War II.
US Holocaust Memorial Museum
U.s. Holocaust Memorial Museum: Death Marches
A description of the forced marches the Nazis used to try to keep concentration camp victims out of the hands of the Allies in the last few months of World War II.
US Holocaust Memorial Museum
Ushmm: Holocaust Encyclopedia: Liberation of Nazi Camps
Article outlining the roles of the various Allied armies, including the Russian, American, and British forces, in liberating the Nazi concentration camps in the late months of World War II.
US National Archives
Eisenhower Presidential Library and Museum
Official site provides information about his life and presidency, research, education, and upcoming events. This library commemorates the spirit of the Allied Expeditionary Forces of World War II, as well as the administration of the...
Curated OER
Etc: Maps Etc: Battle of Steinkirk, August 3, 1692
A map of the Battle of Steinkirk (Steenkerque), Belgium, during the Nine Years' War on 3 August, 1692, between the victorious French army under the duc de Luxembourg and the allied forces of the British, Dutch, and Germans under William...
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Koniggratz , March 7, 1866
A map of the Bohemian area around Sadowa where the Battle of Koniggratz (or the Battle of Sadowa) was fought during the Austro-Prussian War of 1866. The map shows the military positions of the Prussians and the allied forces of the...
Curated OER
Etc: Germany Schmalkaldic War, 1547 1554
A map of Hesse-Thuringia and Saxony in Germany during the Schmalkaldic War (1547-1554) between the Holy Roman Empire under Charles V and the allied forces of Lutheran princes known as the Schmalkaldic League.
Curated OER
Etc: The Theatre of the Crimean War, 1854 1855
Map of the theatre of the Crimean War in 1854-1855 between the Russian Empire and the allied forces of the French, British, Turk, and Kingdom of Sardinia.
Curated OER
Teachers Guide to the Holocaust: Rescue and Liberation
This site offers a detailed account of the liberation of the concentration camps by Allied forces and is accompanied by numerous photos, related web site links, and video clips.
Curated OER
Teachers Guide to the Holocaust: Rescue and Liberation
This site offers a detailed account of the liberation of the concentration camps by Allied forces and is accompanied by numerous photos, related web site links, and video clips.
Curated OER
U.s. Veteran Charles Novak Pays Tribute
This NPR site includes many interesting links about D-Day. Be sure to click on the Photo Gallery for D-Day pictures and to hear Eisenhower's statement to Allied forces.
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.
US Army Center
U.s. Army Center of Military History: Wwi: The u.s. Army Overseas
From a book, American Military History, this chapter looks at the U.S. Army overseas in World War I, and gives a brief overview of the battles in which the Army was involved, and General Pershing's command in World War I.
National Archives (UK)
Uk National Archives: First World War Sources for History
A comprehensive site filled with historically significant documents on the UK during World War I.
Flow of History
Flow of History: World War Two in the Pacific
The stages of World War Two in the Pacific is profiled. Through text and a colored graphic flowchart, one can easily follow the progression of hostility and battles in the Pacific. Useful for both students and educators.