Library of Congress
Loc: Topics in Chronicling America Russo Japanese War
The library of Congress, provides a selection of articles from historic newspapers on the Russo-Japanese War. Important dates are listed along with links to the various articles.
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Digital History
Digital History: The Decision to Drop the Bomb [Pdf]
The day before the bombing of Pearl Harbor, President Franklin Roosevelt gave the go-ahead to scientists to develop an atomic bomb. This site gives a good overview of the war in the Pacific against Japan, the increasing successes of the...
Library of Congress
Loc: American Treasures: Cornwallis's Defeat at Yorktown
A great map showing the arrangement of French ships during the French blockade at the Chesapeake Bay during the siege of Yorktown. From a collection at the Library of Congress.
PBS
The Perilous Fight: Doolittle Raid and Midway
Read a brief account of the goal of the Doolittle Raid and its accomplishments along with a brief description of the Battle of Midway. Included is a letter written by General Doolittle, photographs of the planes, a short video, and maps...
War Times Journal
War Times Journal: Great War Series
Archives of eye-witness accounts of events during World War I and in-depth articles discussing the War. Includes "The Red Fighter Pilot," a memoir written by 'The Red Baron' Manfred von Richtofen who died in 1918.
US Navy
Navy Department Library: Battle for Iwo Jima, 1945
This site gives a brief description of the Battle for Iwo Jima along with the commanders involved, the troops who fought, and a description of the raising of the famous flag on the island. Be sure to investigate the hyperlinks to related...
US Navy
Naval Historical Center: Battle of Manila Bay, 1 May 1898
This site contains a brief historical account and photographs and prints of the Battle of Manila Bay, a battle in the Spanish-American War. Hyperlinks to additional information.
PBS
Pbs: The American Experience in the 1900s
This site presents a general picture of what life was like in the United States at the turn of the century. Content includes compelling images, information, and documents about American life.
Son of the South
Son of the South: Confederate Generals
Presents biographies and resources for a large group of Confederate generals.
PBS
Pbs: American Experience: The Spanish American War in the Philippines (1898)
After giving a general summary of the Spanish-American War in the Western Hemisphere, the course of the war as waged in the Philippines is explained. See how the Philippines was annexed to the United States.
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: American Passages: Exploring Borderlands:christopher Columbus
This passage features explorer Christopher Columbus as an author documenting his travels and experiences through letters and such. Click on "Christopher Columbus Activities" for related artifacts and activities.
Hudson's Bay Company
Hudson's Bay Company: Art: The William Berczy Paintings
An interesting history of two paintings by William Berczy. The site pays particular attention the paintings' connection to the Hudson Bay Company. Also includes a brief biography of William Berczy.
Other
Leningrad Attacks
Excerpts from a Russian Naval Admiral's memoirs concerning the attacks on Leningrad.
University of Groningen
American History: Biographies: Henry Carey 1793 1879
Henry Carey was the eldest son of Mathew Carey, an Irish freedom fighter who was recruited to the intelligence networks established by Benjamin Franklin, and sent to Philadelphia to run what was then the largest printing operation in...
AdLit
Ad lit.org: Reading Discussion Guide: Under a War Torn Sky by l.m. Elliott
Just nineteen years old, Henry Forester is the youngest pilot in his Air Force squadron. Still, he's one of their best fliers, facing Hitler's Luftwaffe in the war-torn skies above France. But when his plane is shot down on a mission...
Patrick McSherry
Spanish American War Centennial: Squadron Bulletins From the u.s. Flagship New York
A collection of squadron bulletins for the North Atlantic Squadron during the Spanish American War, under the command of Admiral William Sampson, written aboard the squadron's flagship, the cruiser NEW YORK.
Patrick McSherry
Spanish American War Centennial: An Incident Aboard the Reina Mercedes
Account of Richmond Hobson about his time spent after he was captured and incarcerated on the Reina Mercedes by Spanish Admiral Cervera during the Spanish-American War.
Other
War of 1812: Sir Issac Brock: A Biography
The War of 1812 website presents an excerpt from an essay on Sir Issac Brock. Clearly an admirer of Brock's military success, courage and patriotism, this entry includes a portrait and links to related resources. (1997)
Other
South Pole: Richard E. Byrd (1888 1957)
This article profiles Admiral Richard E. Byrd (1888-1957), the American naval officer and Antarctic explorer.
Other
Cyber Spain
Discover the fascinating works of one of the world's greatest painters. Picasso's works have been admired and displayed throughout the world.
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
Nato: Military Representative of the Us
Resource presents the curriculum vitae (document of personal experiences and qualifications) for Vice Admiral William D. Sullivan, the US military representative to NATO.
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
Nato: Military Representative of the Uk
Resource presents the curriculum vitae (document of personal experiences and qualifications) for Vice Admiral P.K. Haddacks, the British military representative to NATO.
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
Nato: Military Representative of Portugal
Resource presents the curriculum vitae (document of personal experiences and qualifications) for Vice Admiral A.J. Sarmento, the Portuguese military representative to NATO.
Other
Peary & Henson Foundation: The Discovery of the North Pole
Read about Admiral Peary's North Pole discovery, view pictures of the expedition, and find biographical information on the American Arctic explorer.