CNN
Cnn: Nato Launches Major Offensive in Afghanistan
An account of NATO troops accompanied by the Afghan military who launched an offensive attack against the last Taliban stronghold in what has been called 'Operation Moshtarak'. A video clip outlining the attack is included. (February 12,...
Brigham Young University
Byu: Scott's Official History: American Negro in the World War
This is the full text of a book about the military history of African Americans in World War I. Emmett J. Scott wrote this book in 1919 to detail the experiences of African American soldiers in World War I, covering such topics as...
Curated OER
National Park Service: The American Civil War: African Americans
An overview of African American's contributions during the Civil War. Presents the history, contributions, and information on the Underground Railroad.
Digital History
Digital History: September 11, 2001
This site has a comprehensive overview of the September 11, 2001 attacks on the U.S., including information on Osama bin Laden's background, the formation of Al Qaeda, the attacks themselves, the US response, civil liberties and national...
Georgia Humanities Council and the University of Georgia Press.
New Georgia Encyclopedia: Atlanta Campaign
The New Georgia Encyclopedia offers an excellent article describing the synopsis and details of the Atlanta campaign in which the Confederacy tried to stop Union General William Tecumseh Sherman from capturing Atlanta in 1864.
Other
Encyclopedia of Arkansas: Pea Ridge Campaign
Find out the importance of the Pea Ridge Campaign and how it figured in keeping Missouri, a prize desired by both the north and the south, in the Union.
Other
Encyclopedia of Arkansas: Battle of Pea Ridge
The Battle of Pea Ridge hinged on which side had the best commanders. Find out who was involved in this battle for control of the Trans-Mississippi West and the results of the bitter fighting. Included are biographies and pictures of the...
Amethyst Galleries
Antietam: A Photographic Tour
A photographic tour of the Battle of Antietam. Presents the battle through images of the sites where parts of the battle occurred and provides information about the battle sites. Included are many maps and commentary. A site for the...
Other
Military History Online: Battle of Gettysburg
Military History Online provides a comprehensive study of the Battle of Gettysburg. Select from the left-hand toolbar for content including detailed reenactments of each battle, daily events, and much more.
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National Park Service: Antietam National Battlefield
The National Park Service offers a wealth of information on Antietam, the battle, casualties, flags, and weapons. A very worthwhile site.
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Classroom: Third Amendment
Text and summary of the 3rd Amendment to the Constitution. Links to related resources.
Other
Antietam on the Web
A comprehensive resource from Antietam on the Web of the Battle of Antietam, including historical documents, battle maps and much more.
Curated OER
National Park Service: The Death Knell of the Confederacy
Part of the website for the Appomattox Court House National Historical Park, this site details the final battles at Appomattox Station and Appomattox Court House. Pictures and a map included.
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National Park Service: Appomattox Campaign
Read about the final battles at Appomattox which ended on April 9, 1865 with Lee's surrender at the Court House. This site is part of the website for the Appomattox Court House National Historic Park.
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National Park Service: Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System
The place to go for information on the soldiers and sailors who served during the Civil War in both the Confederate and Union military. Use the searchable database to locate basic information about the 6.3 million men who served on both...
Curated OER
National Park Service: The Siege of Petersburg
Enjoy and learn from the virtual experience of the Siege of Petersburg. Petersburg was an important supply center for the Confederate capital and became the site of the longest siege of the Civil War. The video, audio, still pictures,...
Digital History
Digital History: The Korean War and General Mac Arthur [Pdf]
Use this lesson plan to assess President Truman's decision to relieve General MacArthur of his command in the Korean War. Find Truman's goals for the war as opposed to MacArthur's and read each man's speech supporting his ideas. [pdf]
BBC
Bbc: Recent History: September 11: Out of Nowhere?
In-depth exploration of September 11th and the international events that preceded the attack. Includes pages on the events before September 11th, including US involvement in Lebanon and Somalia and the relationship between the US and...
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Operation Overlord
To understand the invasion of Normandy, students must have at least a basic understanding of the factors, countries, and risks involved, as well as an understanding of the events leading up to it. This narrative is nicely condensed...
Library of Congress
Loc: American Treasures: Washington Records the British Surrender at Yorktown
See a copy of George Washington's diary, written in his own hand, which describes the surrender of Cornwallis at Yorktown. From a collection in the Library of Congress.
US National Archives
Our Documents: A National Initiative on American History, Civics, and Service
Our Documents is home to one hundred milestone documents that influenced that course of American history and American democracy. Includes full-page scans of each document, transcriptions, background information on their significance, and...
CNN
Cnn: War in Iraq
A special report by CNN provides information on Iraq after President Bush declared that "Major combat operations in Iraq have ended." Weapons, US and coalition forces, Iraqi forces, the impact of the war on the world, and maps are in...
Virtual Museum of Canada
Virtual Museum of Canada: Remembrances: Canada and the Second World War
This resource provides information about the various aspects of Canadian involvement in World War II including the war at sea, war on land, war in the air, and the war on the homefront.
US Army Center
U.s. Army Center of Military History: World War Ii Campaigns: Sicily
This brochure from the Center of Military History recounts the Allied invasion of Sicily at the beginning of the Italian Campaign.
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