Civil War Home
Home of the American Civil War: North Anna and Cold Harbor
Two descriptions, brief and detailed, of the battle, a great battle description taken from the Confederate Military History and post battle reports from seven generals.
University of Groningen
American History: Outlines: Democratic Origins Introduction
The hard-fought American Revolution against Britain (1775-1783) was the first modern war of liberation against a colonial power. The triumph of American independence seemed to many at the time a divine sign that America and her people...
ibiblio
Ibiblio: The Military Career of Dwight David Eisenhower
This site offers information regarding the military career of Dwight D. Eisenhower, as well as links to information on his presidency, commands, and various quotes.
Library of Congress
Loc: The American Revolution Began April 19, 1775
This is an interesting site explaining the beginning of the American Revolution. Read all about the communication system that signaled the beginning of the war.
Library of Congress
Loc: African American Odyssey: The Civil Rights Era (Part 1)
This exhibit on the African American culture and history ranges from the 1948 desegregation of the military to Hank Aaron's breaking of Babe Ruth's homerun record in 1974. Includes images of historical photographs and documents.
Library of Congress
Loc: Women at War: Stories From the Veterans History Project
The Library of Congress highlights the experiences of many women veterans who fought in American wars. The collection features women from four wars; World War II, Persian Gulf, Vietnam, and Korea. Provides photographs, video and audio...
Digital History
Digital History: The Military Industrial Complex
Beginning with George Washington, presidents have used their farewell address to look back on their experience in office and to offer the public practical advice. In his farewell address, President Dwight D. Eisenhower said that a high...
University of Texas at Austin
Voces Oral History Project: u.s. Latinos and Latinas and World War Ii
Find personal narratives from Hispanic Americans that served in World War II. Many faced harrowing experiences in war only to be discriminated against upon returning home.
Library of Congress
Loc: African American Odyssey: The Civil Rights Era
This two-part feature on African American history offers an in-depth look at the events of the 1960's civil rights movement. Discusses voting rights, laws, military segregation, freedom rides, sit-ins and the NAACP. Includes historic...
Other
Texas Military Forces Museum: Choctaw: Codetalkers
Learn about the long history of Choctaw tribal members working in alliance with the United States military.
Other
Today in Georgia History: Henry O. Flipper March 21, 1856
A short video [1:30] and text provide an overview of the life of Henry O. Flipper, the first African American to graduate from the U. S. Military Academy at West Point. Included with the video and text are a vocabulary list and several...
Other
National Museum of Industrial History
Explore these exhibitions, previously located in the Smithsonian Institute, which feature the great Americans who contributed to the industrialization of the United States beginning with the nation's centennial celebration. Plan a trip...
The History Place
The History Place: African Americans in World War Ii
An excellent overview of ground-breaking African Americans who participated in the World War II effort in the European and Pacific fronts. Also highlights awards, honors and African American women in the War.
Other
Military Heritage: Simon Bolivar: Liberator of Latin America
An extensive description of Simon Bolivar's life and military accomplishments.
National Women’s History Museum
National Women's History Museum: Margaret Cochran Corbin
A hero of the American Revolution, Margaret Cochran Corbin was the first woman to receive a military pension.
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: America's History in the Making: Growing Global Power
A comprehensive teaching unit on the emergence of the United States as a global power after World War I. Learn about America's drive for expansion, first by the military, then by businesses. Contains video and text materials, web...
Civil War Home
Home of the American Civil War: Armies of the Confederate States in the Civil War
An extensive list of the armies of the Confederacy. Click on the link to find who made up each army and the primary commander. From "The Photographic History of the Civil War."
University of Illinois
University of Illinois: Maps: Causes of the Vietnam War
This essay from The Oxford Companion to American Military History goes into the causes of the Vietnam War and shows how the United States became embroiled incrementally from the 1950s up to 1965. An interesting section explains how the...
A&E Television
History.com: Missing in Action: How Military Families in Tortuous Limbo Galvanized a Movement
"MIA" stands for missing in action, a term used to refer to members of the armed forces who have not returned from military service and whose whereabouts are unknown. Since ancient times, soldiers have gone to war and never returned,...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: American Veteran Collection
Follow individual trajectories of America's diverse community of veterans as they join the military, experience deployments, and then return and adjust to civilian life. Analyze oral histories that describe the camaraderie of the veteran...
History of American Wars
History of American Wars: Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
A discussion of the history of post-traumatic stress disorder in the military.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Us History: 1890 1945: American Women and World War Ii
During World War II American women took news jobs in the military and defense industry.
A&E Television
History.com: California's Little Known Role in the American Civil War
Though far from the main fighting, California made an outsized contribution to the Union victory, mostly in the form of gold and troops. California proved pivotal to the Union war effort, propping up the economy with its vast gold...
University of Groningen
American History: Outlines: Presidency of Ronald Reagan
This site provides an extensive history of Reagan's administration including information on his presidential campaign, domestic policies, foreign policies, and domestic and international events of his presidency.