Presents a historical survey of the cold war by using documents. Explores the documents through an interactive site as a pathway through history.

The tension between Great Britain, United States, and the Soviet Union at end of World War II is surveyed with an excellent presentation with many links and images, a time line, glossary, and archive.

This article describes the formation of the Allied Occupation Zones that administered a defeated Nazi Germany in the aftermath of World War 2.

Comprehensive discussion of V-J Day or the day victory was declared in Japan. Includes details and facts about World War II and the war in the Pacific, the surrender, related photos and speeches, battle maps, and more.

It is imperative that students understand what happened in Europe after WWII, so they may gain a deep knowledge of our contemporary world, including its key economic, social, and political developments. This in-depth unit covers topics...

This site from the Library of Congress discusses the progress of World War II, and the nature of the postwar settlement at conferences in Tehran, Yalta, and Potsdam.

Overview of the final stages of WWII in which war in the Pacific and the Atomic bomb lead to Japanese surrender and criminal trials against Nazi generals.

A great place for young students to start learning about the life of President Harry S Truman. Find out what he was like as a kid.

The History Channel provides a biographical look at the Russian dictator Joseph Stalin, beginning with his early career, rise to power, time as a Soviet leader, and the partial dismantling of his police state in the years after his death.

World War II ended in 1945 and the Cold War began immediately. Read about the mistrust Western Europe and the United States felt towards the Soviet Union and Joseph Stalin. Learn how the Soviets expanded their realm of influence and...

This Library of Congress exhibit uses historic, primary documents to trace the life and accomplishments of Winston Churchill.

This timeline traces the devolution of the relationship between the United States and Soviet Union from the end of World War II, where these two countries were allies, albeit suspicious of each other, and almost a year after the end of...

An interactive online exhibit about Churchill's life and especially his relationship with the United States.