Library of Congress
Loc: On the Homefront
This site from the Library of Congress provides posters and information on the home front during World War II and World War I. What were the people at home doing to help the men and women in the armed forces? See posters on Volunteer...
PBS
Pbs: American g.i. Forum: Hector P. Garcia
Part of the website associated with the PBS series called "The Border." This article discusses the role of Hector Garcia in the Hispanic civil rights movement after World War II.
University of Groningen
American History: Outlines: Japan, Pearl Harbor and War
Overview of Japanese expansion in the Pacific, attack on Pearl Harbor and U.S. entry into World War II.
Writing Fix
Writing Fix: An I Pod Inspired Writing Lesson: Boogie Woogie With a B
Using a famous World War II propaganda song, students will explore alliteration by changing the lyrics to create a new version of the song. After discussing what alliteration is and why this particular song was used and enjoyed by the...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Ap Us History: 1890 1945: The Us in Wwi: The League of Nations
Discusses the background to establishing the League of Nations, its role in facilitating peace negotiations, and why it ultimately failed to prevent World War II. Explains why the United States never joined it and how the United Nations...
Veterans Affairs Canada
Veterans Affairs Canada: A Day of Remembrance
This resource explains the reasons for a day dedicated to recalling the sacrifices of Canada's soldiers. Direct web links take students to pages that explain in concise language "Why Remember", "Whom Do We Remember", "What Should We...
Library of Congress
Loc: From the Home Front and the Front Lines
This exhibition consists of original materials and oral histories drawn from the Veterans History Project collections at the Library of Congress. With an emphasis on World War I (1914-1918), World War II (1939-1945), the Korean War...
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Self Determination
This site defines self-determination and discusses how the concept evolved throughout World War I, World War II, and the Cold War. Looks at issues related to self-determination and cases of countries around the world that sought...
Auburn University
Auburn University Archives: Rickenbacker Papers
"Historical Sketch of Eddie Rickenbacker." Includes information on his childhood, his involvement in WWI and WWII, and his life at home. Also includes webpages on his family.
Library of Congress
Loc: The Empire That Was Russia, Photographic Record Recreated
The digital revival of the glass plate images of the Russian Empire on the eve of World War I by photographer Sergei Mikhaylovich Prokudin-Gorskii. Very interesting from both historical and technological points of view.
Virtual Museum of Canada
Virtual Museum of Canada: Community Stories: Serving King and Country
During the First World War and Second World War, the community of Transcona, Manitoba was crucial in the war effort as the town was the centre of maintaining the national railroad system . The efforts of this town and the impacts of the...
BBC
Bbc: "I Saw British Bombs and Knew It Was War"
The events of D-Day unfold through the eyes of a German soldier.
BBC
Bbc: "I Watched D Day Carnage Unfold"
First-hand account of the D-Day invasion from the point of view of a British soldier.
Smithsonian Institution
National Postal Museum: Art of the Stamp: General Douglas Mac Arthur
View the artwork for a U.S. postage stamp issued in 1971 to commemorate General Douglas MacArthur. With a short passage on his heroism and bold decisions in both World Wars I and II.
Savvas Learning
Prentice Hall: Documents Library the Gi Bill of Rights
This site offers some historical background information about the passing of the GI Bill. Also lists the current benefits provided by the bill, along with the main provisions of the GI Bills associated with World War II, the Korean...
Texas State Library and Archives Commission
Texas State Library and Archives Commission: The Battle Lost and Won: Margorie Stinson, Holland's Magazine, Jan 1918
Learn about Marjorie and Katherine Stinson, "pioneer women aviators," who helped train men for the Canadian Royal Flying Squadron during World War I. Also included is a brief explanation of the Women's Airforce Service Pilots' role...
CommonLit
Common Lit: Courage in Denmark: Resistance to the Nazis in Wwii by Us Holocaust
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...
E Reading Worksheets
E Reading Worksheets: The War of the Worlds
In this learning module, students will engage in a deep study of H.G. Wells' The War of the Worlds. Worksheets, tests, and map projects are provided to reinforce comprehension of The War of the Worlds. This module is designed to support...
World War 1
Worldwar1.com: Trenches on the Web: Germany Chooses War
This section of the web page describes the events that took place that led Germany to decide to join the war. Scroll further down to find out when the war started officially.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Biography for Kids: Kaiser Wilhelm Ii
On this site, learn about the biography of Kaiser Wilhelm II, the last emperor of Germany who contributed to starting World War I and eventually lost the war.
A&E Television
History.com: Black Heroes Throughout Us Military History
Meet the standout soldiers, spies and homefront forces who fought for America, from the Revolution to World War II. During the American Revolution, thousands of Black Americans fought -- on both sides of the conflict. As America's Civil...
Other
Military History Online: The Convoy System
A nice description of the history of convoys and a description of the convoy systems used in both World Wars and their functions.
Other
Statues and Monuments in Georgia
Provides a list of various statues and monuments found in Georgia. Click on one and see a picture and brief description of each.
BBC
Bbc: "I Invaded My Own Country on D Day"
A French soldier describes what he saw during the D-Day invasion.