Yale University
Yale: Avalon Project: Telephone Communication From Robert Coulondre
Communications between the French ambassador to Germany and the French minister of Foreign Affairs concerning the German invasion of Poland.
Yale University
Avalon Project: Soviet Japanese Neutrality Pact
Original document which stated that the "neutrality pact between Japan and the Soviet Union was concluded on April 13, 1941" when Germany attacked the Soviet Union.
ibiblio
Ibiblio: Stalin's Speech on Anniversary of the October Revolution
Transcripts of Stalin's speech on Red Square celebrating the 24th anniversary of 1917 revolution. Within his speech, he speaks frequently of WWII and the battles with Germany.
Other
German Propaganda Archive: Public Meetings During Wartime?
This is an essay that was published in Germany in 1940. It is interesting as WWII began two years earlier. The title of the article is: "Public Meetings during Wartime?".
ibiblio
Ibiblio: The German Decision to Invade Norway and Denmark
A chapter from a W.W.II book which goes into great detail about the German decision to invade both Norway and Denmark.
Library of Congress
Loc: War's End Ve Day
A collection of letters and interviews of soldiers as the relate and recall their feelings on VE day.
Other
Foreign Volunteer Legion: Ww2 Axis & Foreign Volunteer Awards & Stamps
An interesting site which describes the many different groups of volunteers who fought for the Germans during World War 2 and the stamps issued by their various governments. For example, Hungary had many groups who fought for the Germans...
Other
World War Ii History Info: World War Ii in Britain
Reference page explaining British involvement in World War II. With links to related material.
Other
Feldgau: German Armed Forces Research 1919 1945
This site provides links to detailed information about the German military by the branch of the armed forces and the years from 1918 and continuing throughout the World War II period.
The History Place
The History Place: The Defeat of Hitler: A New World War
Discusses the German obsession with Britain's success at empire-building and overcoming enemies, Hitler's announcement to the German people of the invasion of Poland, the response of the British and the French, and the dread all felt...
Read Works
Read Works: Escape From Kiev
[Free Registration/Login Required] An elementary school student named Nicole interviews her grandfather about his experiences as a Jew when the Nazis invaded his home in the Soviet Union. A question sheet is available to help students...
Other
The Allied Occupation of Austria
This site gives readers a overview of the allied occupation of Austria, with particular emphasis given to Britain. Gives a list of senior military figures and military divisions that served there.
The History Place
The History Place: German Troops March Through Warsaw
Archived photo with caption of German troops marching through Warsaw during a victory parade.
Siteseen
Siteseen: American Historama: The Battle of the Bulge
Overview presents interesting facts and information about the Allied victory in the WW2 Battle of the Bulge.
Siteseen
Siteseen: American Historama: Battle of the Bulge Timeline
Read this Battle of the Bulge timeline to learn about the key dates and important events of one of the fiercest battles fought by Americans during WW2 and the ultimate Allied victory.
Curated OER
Konrad Adenauer
Describes the entrance of West Germany into NATO in 1955. A turning point of post-WWII world affairs. After being responsible for so much destruction, West Germany was welcomed back into the European community.
Curated OER
Wikipedia: Featured Image: Sophienkirche
The Royal Prison and the St. Sophie Church, Altstadt, Dresden, Saxony, Germany, seen in a c. 1895 photochrom. The city was heavily bombed in WWII.