World War 1
Worldwar1.com: Great War Society: Doughboy Center: Forgotten Victory: Part Ii
This site is a sequel to Part I. It also contains excellent information about the end of the battle for Blanc Mont Rouge and where the Marines directed their attention from there.
PBS
The War: Plant a Victory Garden
At the online companion site of the PBS documentary series "THE WAR," view a poster from WWII that calls on citizens to help lessen the demand for store-bought food by planting a garden.
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: Claiming Victory From Defeat
A list of the reasons for the War of 1812 is followed by an overview of the important battles of the war and the terms of the treaty that ended it.
BBC
Bbc: Japan Gains Key Whaling Victory
A discussion of the vote that may allow commercial whaling again for the first time in 20 years. Gives views of conservationist groups as well as the pro-whaling countries. (19 June 2006)
Forum Romanum
Outlines of Roman History: Conquest of Southern Italy
Read about Rome's final consolidation of all the towns on the Italian peninsula, from the Rubicon to to the Strait of Sicily. The war against Pyrrhus gives us the ironic statement of a Pyrrhic victory.
CNN
Cnn: Hamas' Past Casts Shadow Over Peace Plans
The world tries to cope with the Hamas victory in the Palestinian election of January, 2006. Speculation abounds as to the direction Hamas will take as they assume leadership roles. 1/2006
BBC
Bbc: Iran's Unique Election
BBC News correspondent Jim Muir describes the 2000 Parliamentary Elections in Iran, focusing on the tensions between Conservative and Reformist factions as well as the implications the Reformist victory has for not only the government...
EL Education
El Education: A Tribute to Victory
High school students in Dubuque, Iowa, created this book as part of a learning expedition on World War II. In pairs, students conducted extensive interviews, asking veterans to share personal accounts of their experiences during the war....
Curated OER
Wikipedia: Natl Historic Landmarks in California: Lane Victory (Victory Ship)
A rare example of a Victory Ship, it is now a still operational museum ship which makes 6 public cruises a year to Catalina Island.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Victory of Americans, 1777
Map shows the victory of Americans at Saratoga in 1777.
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A View on Cities: Berlin: Goddess of Victory on the Siegessaule
Goddess of Victory on the Siegessaule (Berlin)
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A View on Cities: St Petersburg: Victory Monument
Victory Monument, Pobedy Square (St Petersburg)
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St. Vincent College: Hms Victory
Examination of the HMS Victory, an eighteenth-century sailing ship.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Victory Coin Over Pyrrhus
Roman coin struck to commemorate the victory over Pyrrhus and his elephants.
Digital History
Digital History: How China Became a Communist Country [Pdf]
A great overview of the revolution in China, the conflict between the Nationalists and Chiang Kai-shek and the Communists and Mao Zedong, and the eventual victory of the Communist Party. Read about the failure of Chiang Kai-shek, the...
University of Maryland
The People's Republic of China
This site offers information about the People's Republic of China, which was established in 1949, after the victory of the Chinese Communist Party.
Texas State Library and Archives Commission
Texas State Library and Archives Commission: The San Felipe Incident: Opening Shot of the Texas Revolution
Read about the victory that allowed volunteers from the U.S. to move into Texas, thus beginning the Texas revolution in 1835. Explore the San Felipe incident and the man behind it, merchant Thomas F. McKinney, and check out related...
Other
Fruit From Washington: Crop Harvests at Home in America in World War Ii
This site is filled with posters from World War II, the Great Depression, and World War I which encouraged using food wisely, growing victory gardens, and helping harvest the crops on commercial farms.
Other
Roman Conquest of Italy
Read at the end of this lecture about Pyrrhus and his war against the Romans and find out what a Pyrric Victory is. Rome demonstrates that it is becoming a force to be reckoned with.
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian Gardens: Grow Your Own Victory Garden [Pdf]
This site provides an overview of gardening throughout the year. Learn what plants thrive during each season and how to prepare, plant and care for your new plants.
US National Archives
Nara: Teaching With Documents: Sow the Seeds of Victory!
A very interesting look at the efforts made by the Wilson administration and the American public in feeding its citizens during World War I. Find out about the extraordinary legal actions taken by the federal government to assure a...
PBS
Pbs News Hour: Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's Victory in Iran's Presidential Elections
Jim Lehrer provides a detailed account of the 2005 Presidential Elections in Iran, focusing on the rise of Mahmoud Ahmadinejad - his campaign promises and his plans for the country. In addition, Lehrer examines how Ahmadinejad's win will...
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