America has dealt with its fair share of hardships in contemporary history. The resource discusses the events of the Gulf War, September 11th, the Afghanistan War, and The Iraq War. Scholars click on artifacts to learn more information,...

Eighteen is the age of adulthood in the United States, but 21 is the legal drinking age. Pupils use the provided website to determine whether the age to legally purchase and consume alcohol should be lowered. They weigh the pros and...

Should the United States continue the practice of using drone strikes abroad? Readers explore the top pro and con arguments in preparation for a debate or discussion about the topic. They read about the history of drone strikes, view a...

A comprehensive list of Hispanic Americans who served in the military of the United States and were awarded the Medal of Honor for their outstanding service.

View comprehensive sets of artifacts that tell the story of America's wartime past and present. Artifacts from every major American military conflict, beginning with the American Revolution, can be closely examined. Full curatorial notes...

Articles and resources featuring military history. Find details about the wars the U.S. military has engaged in and information about seiges, forts, battles, and generals from military expert Kennedy Hickman.

An internet guide to US military history and national security. Includes links to the history of the US armed forces and specific branches as well as information on the different federal organizations involved in national security.

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

Texas is rich in history from its early inhabitants through many wars. The Texas Parks and Wildlife highlight the historic sites which carry on the tales of the Lone Star State's past.

Articles, pictures, maps, timelines and consolidated subject pages on the history of war and military engagements. Use any one of a dozen indexes to locate conflicts or battles of interest. Includes many useful extras, such as...

A collection of personal stories, illustrated with artifacts, documents, and photographs, that exemplifies the military experiences of Kentuckians in America's wars, beginning with the War of 1812. Requires Adobe Flash.

This site from the U.S. Army Center of Military History provides information on Japan's control of Korea, the subsequent change of control to the United States following World War II, and the USSR's involvement.

Military History Online provides a comprehensive study of the Battle of Gettysburg. Select from the left-hand toolbar for content including detailed reenactments of each battle, daily events, and much more.

A nice description of the history of convoys and a description of the convoy systems used in both World Wars and their functions.

Learn how to create a family tree. Also get tips from experts on researching your own ancestry, including working with census material, military records, and certifications.

This learning module gives students the opportunity to view and listen to hundreds of interviews with people who experienced first hand the Korean and First and Second world wars. This is an excellent teaching resource that helps...

This lengthy biography of General Omar Bradley was written on the centennial of his birth. It traces his life as a military man through World War I, World War II, and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Included is a map that shows...

Peruse the history of the Chickamauga & Chattanooga National Military Park established in 1890 to honor the soldiers who fought on the two battlefields during the Civil War. The Military Park straddles the Georgia-Tennessee state...

An exhaustive look at the Signal Corps, the legislation behind its formation, and its many uses during the Civil War. Find the equipment used, the code for the signal flags, and pictures of the troops. This is a very detailed and...

Every year Women's History Month has a different theme. Use this site to see what the theme is for the current year. Many activities are presented to explore that theme.

Part of Fordham University's Internet Modern History Sourcebook, this site gives historical background and extensive web resources on American Independence.

An overview of the military encounters in the Revolutionary War. Read about the lows and highs of the Continental Army, and the eventual defeat of the British.

This brief lecture on the Bonus Army explains why the World War I veterans amassed in Washington, D.C., and the several ramifications of the government's response to the occupation.

This site from Kushan History presents a guide to the history of northern India and Afghanistan from the 2nd century BCE to the 3rd century CE. Content includes a focus on the ruling empires, general and military history, and coins.