World War II (WWII), a global conflict that lasted from 1939 to 1945 involved more than 100 million people and over 30 countries. The Allied powers - including the United States, the United Kingdom, and the Soviet Union - worked together...

The involvement of Great Britain was an important part of the allied attempts to defeat the axis powers. This site provides a timeline of events in World War II, and gives a good general idea of Britain's role in the events of war.

In spite of racial discrimination and segregation in the military and in civilian life, the overwhelming majority of black Americans participated wholeheartedly in the fight against the Axis powers. This site explores the posters,...

Kids learn about the Allied Powers of World War II in history. The Allies such as Britain, the Soviet Union, and the United States fought the Axis Powers.

A brief description of the course of World War II in both Europe and the Pacific. Read about the new technologies developed for the military by both the Allies and Axis powers, and find out about the millions who died as a result of the...

Ibiblio.org offers links to three documents signed by Germany, Japan, and Italy during World War II.

A great article from the New York Times on January 24, 1943, reporting on the meeting between President Roosevelt and Winston Churchill at Casablanca. At this meeting it was confirmed that the United Nations would accept only...

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...

This site from Ibiblio.org contains the text of the five articles of the Tripartite Pact, the treaty establishing the Rome-Berlin-Tokyo Axis.

HIghlights the military strategy of the United States during World War II in fighting Germany and Italy.

Teacher-created site that examines the flow of events that led to the outbreak of World War II.

An interactive chronicle of WWII. Starts with the causes of WWII and goes through the entire war step by step. Interactive maps, videos, and a step by step explanation of each event.

This brochure from the Center of Military History recounts the Allied invasion of Sicily at the beginning of the Italian Campaign.

Examines the conditions that fostered the rise of Fascism and Nazism, the events during the lead-up to the outbreak of war, and what Roosevelt did to help affected nations yet still keep the United States neutral.

World War II Military Situation Maps contains maps showing troop positions beginning on June 6, 1944 to July 26, 1945. Starting with the D-Day Invasion, the maps give daily details on the military campaigns in Western Europe, showing the...

Provides the text of the protocol concluded by Italy, Germany, and Japan at Rome on November 6, 1937.

A transcript of many of the proceedings in the House of Representatives in 1941 leading the U.S. into World War II. Also includes declarations of war by the Axis powers.

A comprehensive look at World War II including video clips and audio clips of important speeches by the world leaders of the time.

This comprehensive site has many documents and essays related to World War II.

A brief chronology of events occurring between March of 1938 and December of 1941, events that led to war in Europe and eventually a world-wide war. From a Department of State bulletin issued on December 18, 1941.

Some of the key people, places, and terms from World War II.

Succinct description of the situation in Japan and the leadership of Emperor Hirohito during World War II. Includes links to relevant topics.

Original document. Contains the German-Japanese agreement and supplementary protocol which was signed at Berlin on November 25, 1936.

Students will design and build a mechanical arm that lifts and moves an empty 12-ounce soda can using hydraulics for power. Small design teams (1-2 students) will design and build a single axis for use in the completed mechanical arm....