Ohio History Central
Ohio History Central: Ambrose Burnside
A thorough biography of Ambrose Burnside and his military career. Read about his command of the Ninth Corps in several battles and as commander in the Department of the Ohio.
Ohio State University
E History: Pierre Gustave Toutant Beauregard, "The Little Napoleon"
A thorough look at Gen. Beauregard's military career in the Civil War as a Confederate general. Find out what campaigns he was in and how politics affected his career.
Civil War Home
Home of the American Civil War: Joseph Hooker
Read about one of the more colorful generals in the Civil War. Joseph Hooker alienated his superiors and distrusted his subordinate officers. From "Who Was Who in the Civil War" by Stewart Sifakis.
Civil War Home
Home of the American Civil War: Patrick Ronayne Cleburne
The only Irish-born Confederate officer, Patrick Ronayne Cleburne was known as the "Stonewall of the West." Find out about his remarkable skills as a commander. From "Who Was Who in the Civil War" by Stewart Sifakis.
War Times Journal
War Times Journal: Advance and Retreat by John Bell Hood
Selections from the wartime memoirs of Confederate General John B. Hood who served under Lee, Longstreet and other famous Confederate officers.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Mengistu Haile Mariam
Information on the life and rule of former Ethiopian leader Mengistu Haile Mariam is found here. Discusses his involvement with the Derg, which overthrew Emperor Haile Selassie in 1974. Also discusses his years in office and the Derg's...
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Reagan's Speech on Beirut and Grenada
This site provides the text of the televised speech Reagan gave from the Oval Office on October 27th, 1983, detailing U.S. dealings in Lebanon and Grenada (the part concerning Grenada starts near the middle of the text).
US Holocaust Memorial Museum
U.s. Holocaust Memorial Museum: The Nuremberg Trials and Their Legacy
How do you bring justice to the millions of people killed in German concentration camps? The Nuremberg Trials attempted this challenge. Study how SS officers were put on trial and punished using the following primary sources. Included...
BBC
Bbc History: World Wars: World War Two: Battle of the Atlantic Game
Test your ability to keep German U-boats at bay by taking on the role of a senior escort officer tasked with leading a convoy of food and munitions safely across the North Atlantic to England.
Smithsonian Institution
National Portrait Gallery: Ballyhoo! Posters as Portraiture: Pvt. Joe Louis Says
View a poster from the U.S. Office of Facts and Figures of boxer Joe Louis urging African-Americans to do their part for the war. The text explains the impact of the design of the poster and Louis' part in World War II.
Other
Military History Online: The Wheatfield
This article analyzes the battle fought in The Wheatfield, a small rocky slope on the southern half of the Gettysburg battlefield.
US Army Center
U.s. Army Center of Military History: Mobilization in World War Ii
This site from the US Army describes steps taken in the United States to prepare for war. Scroll through to see how the United States mobilized for World War II.
The White House
The White House: Air Force One
Learn about the history and features of Air Force One, the plane used to transport the President of the United States, our Commander-in-Chief.
Other
Behind the Stonewall: Little Round Top, Gettysburg, Pa
This website provides an interactive/panoramic view from the "military crest" of Little Round Top as it stands today. The descriptive content which follows details the battle fought there using modern day landmarks.
Digital History
Digital History: The Reagan Revolution in Perspective
By the end of Reagan's second presidential term, the US was a much different country than it had been when he became president in 1980. During his 8 years in office, Reagan accomplished many things, some good and some bad, and definitely...
Other
Biographies: Harry S. Truman
This brief, but comprehensive look at the Truman administration covers Truman's actions from the time he took office upon the death of Franklin Roosevelt to his decision not to run in the election of 1952.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Abrecht Da Barbiano
An Italian military officer; formed the first regular company of Italian troops organized to resist foreign mercenaries, about 1379. This organization, named the "Company of St. George," proved to be an admirable school, as from its...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: John Charles Fremont
(1813-1890) An American military officer, explorer, the first candidate of the Republican Party for the office of President of the United States, and the first Presidential candidate of a major party to run on a platform in opposition to...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: John Charles Fremont
John Charles Fremont (January 21, 1813 - July 13, 1890), was an American military officer, explorer, the first candidate of the Republican Party for the office of President of the United States, and the first presidential candidate of a...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Benedict Arnold
(1741-1801) American military officer and traitor.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Beverly Robinson
Beverly Robinson was a military officer born in Virginia in 1764 who fought in the American Revolution.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Captain Fremont
Captain Fremont, John Charles Fremont, was a presidential candidate and American military officer.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Count Niklas Zrinyl
Hungarian military officer.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Franz Sigel
Franz Sigel (November 18, 1824 - August 21, 1902) was a German military officer and immigrant to the United States who was a teacher, newspaperman, politician, and served as a Union major general in the American Civil War.