US National Archives
Nara: Teaching With Documents: Photographs of the 369th Infantry
Background information on the African American troops in the 369th Infantry accompanied by teaching activities that allows students to analyze photographs and use the information in many curricular connections.
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...
The History Place
The History Place: The Vietnam War: Seeds of the Conflict, 1945 1960
This detailed chronology of the Vietnam War is part of a four-segment timeline on the conflict published by the History Place, a privately operated online publication. The site focuses on the events and decisions that eventually led to...
The History Place
The History Place: The Vietnam War 1945 1975
This site from The History Place is a comprehensive site about the events leading up to the Vietnam War and ending with the withdrawal of American troops. Excellent slide show with an array of images from the era.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Beslan School Siege
A Wikipedia encyclopedia article on the Beslan school tragedy in Sept. 2004 when terrorists took over a Russian school and kept children and adults hostage until Russian special troops stormed the school. Contents provide information...
Henry J. Sage
Sage American History: General William T. Sherman on War, 1864
Primary source full text of letter written by General William T. Sherman and sent to Atlanta mayor, James M. Calhoun, with a directive to evacuate all civilians from the city before Sherman's troops moved in.
US Army Center
U.s. Army Center of Military History: Revolutionary War Military Engagements
Excellent site that presents excerpts from the book "The Continental Army." Book "provides a background for other historians to better evaluate campaigns through understanding how the Continentals and their adversaries organized and...
US Army Center
U.s. Army Center of Military History: Chapter Xiii: The Chinese Take a Hand
This resource provides information on the involvement of Chinese troops during the Korean War.
US Army Center
U.s. Army Center of Military History: Getting the Message Through: Civil War Organization and Training
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...
University of New Brunswick (Canada)
The Winslow Papers
Edward Winslow was a community leader in the 13 Colonies when the American Revolution broke out. He helped lead the troops loyal to the king of England. Winslow and his compatriots eventually accepted defeat and decided to relocate to...
PBS
The War: At Home: War Production
From the extensive PBS site on World War II, you can read about the mobilization of American industry in support of the U.S. troops in World War II. Find out why not only industry was changed, but how the mobilization affected society....
NPR: National Public Radio
Npr: Timeline of Saddam Hussein's Capture
A day to day, minute to minute chronology of Hussein's capture by US troops.
Other
Texas Beyond History: Camp Ford: From Training Camp to Prison
A description of Camp Ford and the living conditions for the captured Union troops who were prisoners of war there.
Other
Know La: Bernardo De Galvez
A biography of Bernardo de Galvez, an early governor to Louisiana. Born in Spain, Galvez helped the local military fight the British troops along the Gulf of Mexico coast.
Other
U.s. Centennial of Flight Commission: Balloons in the American Civil War
What role did hot air balloons play in the Civil War? This comprehensive article answers that question and gives specific examples of their use by both the Union and Confederate troops.
Yale University
War Powers Act
This is the original text of the 1973 War Powers Resolution that requires the President to consult with Congress before committing U.S. troops abroad.
Other
British Battles: Battle of Cape St Vincent
An archive of the battles that occurred during the Napoleonic Wars from Cape St. Vincent to Waterloo. Provides battle maps, uniforms, and equipment used by the troops. Presents an account of the battles and the casualties.
PBS
Pbs Online News Hour Lesson Plan: Analyzing u.s. Policy in Iraq
From the PBS NewsHour with Jim Lehrer a lesson plan that asks students to compare President Bush's troop surge policy with the Baker-Hamilton proposal and others, and to decide which strategy would be the most effective. Provides all...
Other
Bing Crosby
Biography of Bing Crosby. In-depth article on singing and acting career. Crosby entertained the troops during World War II as well as recording one of the most popular war songs, "White Christmas."
Other
Railroad Generalship: Foundations of Civil War Strategy [Pdf]
Find out about the use and importance of rail lines to both the Union and Confederate troops in the Civil War and how the generals from each side factored in the use of railroads into their military strategy. (PDF)
Curated OER
National Park Service: Shiloh National Military Park
This section of the National Park Service's site about Shiloh National Military Park gives information about the battle itself and maps of the troop movements.
Veterans Affairs Canada
Veterans Affairs Canada: Canada's Nursing Sisters
Canada' s Nursing sisters began in 1885. This history tells the story of these brave and dedicated women who endured the hardships of war to care for the troops.
Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History
Gilder Lehrman Institute: History Now: Events at Sand Creek, 1864
[Free Registration/Login Required] A great lesson plan about an incident that receives little coverage in most textbooks. This plan lays out the objectives and procedures for learning about and discussing the actions of Col. John...
Stanford University
Stanford History Education Group: Battle of Adwa
[Free Registration/Login Required] Decide how Ethiopia troops defeated the Italian forces in the 1896 Battle of Adwa based on data provided in this lesson plan and PowerPoint presentation.
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