WORLD WAR II


	Battles And Campaigns	Historical Figures

	Countries	Holocaust

	General Resources











Battles And Campaigns

Aleutians Islands Campaign--Descriptions with some pictures. Aleutian Islands 3 June 1942 - 24 August 1943

Battle Of Arnhem--Site details with maps, pictures, and descriptions.

Battle Of Britain--Very informative site with daily logs, statistics, and the people who served. The Battle Of Britain--See photos, read stories, and learn more about the fierce air war for control of Britain. The Battle Of Britain Exhibition

Bougainville Nov. 1943--"The Bougainville campaign remains one of the most resounding successes of the war in the Pacific in terms of the smooth coordination between the Navy and Marine Corps."

Battle Of The Bulge--Descriptions, statistics, and maps. Lots of links here to explore. Ardennes: Battle Of The Bulge

Battle Of The Coral Sea--Overview and special images.

Battle Of Crete--"On the morning of 20th May, 1941, the Germans launched the first airborne invasion in history. They chose the Greek island of Crete in the Eastern Mediterranean. "

Battle For Kursk--Maps, terrain, air battles, tanks, order of battle, and more.

Battle Of Iwo Jima--Great site with lots of photographs and information. Section on the men in the famous photograph raising the American flag is included. Iwo Jima: The Full Story--Information on the battle that lasted 36 days, links to other sites, and the heroes. Raising The Flag Over Iwo Jima, 1945--Raising the 1st US flag over Mt. Suribachi in the heat of battle.

Battle Of Leningrad--Description with a few illustrations.

Battle Of Midway--Lots of links to information, maps and illustrations on this famous battle. The Battle Of Midway, 1942--The view from a Japanese aircraft carrier of the 5 minutes that changed the war. Midway Return To Midway --"From National Geographic Online features the expedition led by Dr. Robert Ballard that discovered on May 19, 1998 the wreck of the Yorktown (6/1/98)." Battle Of Midway

Battle Of Okinawa--Description and photographs of this battle. Okinawa

Third Battle Of Savo, November 14-15, 1942.--Lots of information regarding this battle, including historical facts, battle action and photographs.

Battle Of Tarawa, 1943--The U.S. Marines attack the Japanese on a tiny Pacific atoll in one of World War Two's costliest battles. Tarawa Nov. 20-23, 1943

Battle Of Wake Island--A very detailed account.

Battle Of The Western Front--Site includes photos, descriptions, and a timeline.

D Day--Told through the voices of people who participated in the planning and execution of the invasion, and in the battle for the Normandy beaches. Battle Of Normandy D Day--Extensive site on the battle. Normandy 6 June-24 July 1944 In Desperate Battle: Normandy 1944--"From the Canadian site The Valour and the Horror."

D Day--D-Day 1944, visit the Normandy Beaches, as they were in 1944 and as they are at the present time. Normandy--Great site giving information on the built up to the battle, the invasion, fighting inland and the drive to the Seine. D-Day: The Day Of Doom--Learn about the D-Day invasion of Normandy and Omaha Beach. Great pictures of weapons used during the invasion. Guts And Glory--Prepared by PBS this site gives first-hand accounts from the battlefield, stories told by the men who landed on Normandy's beaches, and tales from nurses stationed near the front lines, who were charged with mending wounded bodies and lifting spirits.

Forgotten Battles Of World War II--Fascinating accounts of soldiers, weapons, animal heroes, and battles left out of most historical accounts of WW II.

First Offensive: The Marine Campaign For Guadalcanal --Good background information from the Marines in World War II Commemorative Series. Guadalcanal--Brochure prepared in the U.S. Army Center of Military History providing information on the importance of Guadalcanal during WWII. Pacific Counterblow The 11th Bombardment Group And The 67th Fighter Squadron In The Battle For Guadalcanal

Invasions Of Norway--Dedicated to the struggle of Norway in the spring of 1940. Includes history of the invasion, maps, weapons, military, and general information.

Marshall Island Campaign--Description and some photos of this campaign.

Naples-Foggia 9 September 1943-21 January 1944--Brochure prepared in the U.S. Army Center of Military History explaining Operation HUSKY and the commitment to drive Italy from the war. Anzio 22 January-24 May 1944

New Guinea Campaign--Descriptions and photographs of the campaign on New Guinea which seems to be all but forgotten except by those who served there yet essential to the U.S. Navy's drive across the Central Pacific and to the U.S. Army's liberation of the Philippine Islands from Japanese occupation.

North African Campaign--Good information on the Western Desert Campaigns as well as the post-Torch Landings Campaign from Algeria and Morocco into Tunisia.

Omaha Beachhead (6 June-13 June 1944)--Many excellent links to information as well as maps. Utah Beach To Cherbourg (6-27 June 1944)

Papua Defensive--Maps, pictures and descriptions.

Pearl Harbor--Explore the full story. Expedition Pearl Harbor--National Geographic.com hosts a site about Pearl Harbor with maps, pictures, and many additional links. Attack At Pearl Harbor - The Japanese View--The leader of the air attack describes the view from his cockpit. Attack On Pearl Harbor--Get the basic facts and figures in this easy-to-read article. Map Of Pearl Harbor--Detailed map illustrating the positions of naval crafts at the time of the Pearl Harbor attack. Deployment Of Attacking Japanese Aircraft--This map illustrates the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, December 7, 1941. Japanese Battle Order--Read the Japanese battle order to attack Pearl Harbor. Pearl Harbor A Day That Will Live In Infamy: The Bombing Of Pearl Harbor--"Study the events leading up to the attack and the losses and lessons gained from this tragic event."

Pear Harbor Remembered--Links on the attack, monuments, and Pear Harbor today. Infamous Day: Marines At Pearl Harbor--Historic photographs and information on this site sponsored by the United States Marine Corps.

Pearl Harbor To Guadalcanal --"Vol. I of the History of U.S. Marine Corps Operations in World War II."

Perilous Flight--Witness World War II through rare color film, and read letters from a nation redefining itself.

Philippines Campaign--Descriptions with map and some pictures. Philippine Islands--Learn about the Philippine Islands in World War II and Japan's effort to capture the Philippine Islands in order to gain strategic control over the Southwest Pacific. Battle Of The Philippine Sea Peleliu

The Invasion Of Poland--"When Hitler invaded Poland, he was confident that Britain and France would continue their policy of appeasement and broker a peace deal. Bradley Lightbody considers his gross miscalculation and how it led Europe to stumble into war."

Second World War: The Pacific Theatre--"More than fifty years ago, all eyes were on Pearl Harbor and the battle that brought the U.S. into World War II."

Solomon Island Campaign--Descriptions and pictures of the World War II campaign in the Solomon Islands.

St-Lo (7 July - 19 July 1944)--Many excellent links to information as well as maps.

Warsaw Uprising--Learn about the heroic and tragic 63-day struggle to liberate World War II Warsaw from Nazi/German occupation.

World War II Battles--"Learn about all the major battles of the World War II. From the Nazis invasion of Poland in 1939 to the surrender of Japan in 1945 after the bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki."

World War II Combat II The Pacific--Details the combat during World War II in the Pacific. Here you will learn about the attack on Pearl Harbor, Iwo Jima, Burma, and other places where fighting took place. World War II In The Pacific: Timeline Of Events 1941-1945--This site lists important events that took place in the Pacific War from 1941-45. Exact dates of battles and invasions are given.



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Countries:

Bulgaria

Bulgarian Army--information, with links within, of Bulgaria's involvement in World War II.

Canada

Armoured Warrior: Interactive Adventure--"Armoured Warrior is a work of fiction based on the real-life experiences of Canadian tank crews that fought in North West Europe during the Second World War. Unlike their stories, however, YOU get to decide how this adventure will end. As the commander of a Sherman tank in the final days of the Normandy Campaign of 1944, you will live through some of the excitement, despair, brutality and sheer horror of one day's fighting at the front."

The Canadian Letters And Images Project--The Canadian Letters and Images Project is an online archive of the Canadian war experience as told through the letters and images of Canadians themselves.

Canada And The Second World War--Many sites to explore dealing with Canada's involvement in WWII. Canadian Broadcasting Corporation Archives: Conflict And War Canadian Military History Gateway: Second World War Juno Beach Centre: Canada In WW II

Canvas Of War: Masterpieces--"Major artists recorded the important contribution made by Canadians in both world wars. Like the soldiers they depicted, artists saw comrades and brothers die. They marched over corpses, suffered through deafening bombardments and endured inhumane conditions. The paintings you see in this exhibition are their legacy, a first-hand account of "how it was."

Democracy At War:. Canadian Newspapers And The Second World War--"Collection of more than 144,000 newspaper articles, manually clipped, stamped with the date, and arranged by subject, includes news stories and editorials from newspapers, mostly Canadian, documenting every aspect of the war."

HMCS Sackville: Canada's Naval Memorial--Take a tour of the HMCS Sackville the 'Last Corvette which was one of more than 120 corvettes built in Canada during the Second World War. Corvettes were the workhorses of the North Atlantic, escorting convoys and attacking submarines. Here you will find out about their history and participation during the war, as well as, some great additional Naval links.

Remembrances: Canada and the Second World War--Use the "Site Map" menu option to navigate this great site.

Royal Canadian Air Force: The War Years--History of the Canadian Air Force during WW II. Clip Art--Great clip art of flags, insignias, roundels, post war aircraft, and WW II aircraft.

The Valour & The Horror - Canada At War--This site is based on the television series of the same title. The series consisted of three two-hour films combining investigative journalism, drama and documentary to tell the unvarnished story of three World War II campaigns. The web site draws extensively from the television series and contains additional material, including contrary opinions.

Veterans Affairs Canada History--History, diaries, battles and role Canada played in the war. Well arranged site!

Germany

German Armed Forces In WWII--"Focus is on the German armed forces during the most tumultuous period of the 20th century, the time between 1918 and 1945."

Germany And The Second World War--A good set of links on the topics of German foreign policy, Military Campaigns and Operations, and German Military Figures.

German Military Leaders

Luftwaffe: Everything About The German Air Force--"This site focuses on the Luftwaffe, the German air force in the years 1939-45. It includes photographs, precise descriptions, drawings, and technical data."

Great Britain And Australia

Anzacs--The story of the Australia and New Zealand men who formed the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps - the Anzacs - and went on their way to Europe via the Suez canal to fight the Germans.

Australians At War--This is an awesome site! This site was designed and dedicated to those Australians who served their nation over the past one hundred years. Through animated documentaries, video, audio and activities you can relive some of the greatest events in our history as seen through the eyes of the men and women who were there. Australian War Memorial (AWM) RAAF Aircraft And Units

Battle Of The Atlantic--"Here you can discover the vital role played by the Merchant Navy." The Battle Of The Atlantic

Britain At War--Topics include a brief introduction, battles, British people, and notable people. Fleet Air Arm Archive 1939-1945 Home Front 1939-1945 Land Forces of Britain--"...The oldest and largest website of its kind, presenting a degree of detail rarely found elsewhere, and designed to make some sense of military history in Great Britain."

Hungary

Hungary WW II--Information on Hungary's involvement during WW II. You will need to skim down the page to find information.

Italy

Italy And The Second World War--Provides background information on Italy leading to its role and involved in World War II. This site provides a great deal of information, not only about Italy and the war, but the people who were involved in making major decisions or were directly involved in actions taken by the country.

Italian Campaign September 1943 - May 1945--"The purpose of this web site is to provide a chronology of events of the Italian Campaign in World War 2. This page contains a general history of the battles in Italy from the time of the Allies invaded Italy on September 8, 1943 until the end of the fighting on May 2, 1945."

Japan

Imperial Japanese Navy Page--Learn about the Japanese Navy, and its vessels. Great photos!

Japan And The Second World War--Links are arranged into three areas: political leaders in Japan, military leaders in Japan, and Japanese armed forces. Each link provides additional information throughout the text.

Romania

Romania In WW II--Information on Romania's involvement during WW II. You will need to skim down the bottom of the page to find information. Romanian Army In World War II

Soviet Union

Russia: 1860-1945--Links to information on the Nazi-Soviet Pact, Operation Barbarossa, the Invasion of Finland, the Second Front, Red Orchestra, Scorched Earth Policy, German Atrocities and various conferences.

Soviets Invasion Of Finland--The website is under construction, but there is some good information to be found here.

United States

American Aircraft of World War II--Skim down to the links "Articles On-Line Now". Spitfire And Messerschmitt BF109

United States In World War II-Brief information.

Other

Countries And The Second World War--Links to the countries that were involved in World War II.

Dutch East Indies--"This website is dedicated to the study of the Japanese Invasion of the Dutch East Indies (DEI) in 1941-1942."

New Zealand And WWII--Explains New Zealand's role in WWII. Official History Of New Zealand In The Second World War 1939-1945

Ukraine In World War II--Large amount of information on Ukraine during World War II.

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General Resources

A-Bomb WWW Museum--Provides accurate information concerning the impact the first atomic bomb had on Hiroshima. Interviews with survivors are very interesting to read. Fifty Years From Trinity Atomic Archive-- Everything to do with the invention of the atomic bomb, including biographies, documents, treaties, photos, maps, timeline, links, and other resources. see also

Aircraft Of World War II--Axis and Allied aircraft photo and statistics. Biplane Aces Of World War II Bomber Command --From the Canadian site The Valour and the Horror. British Aircraft Of World War II North American P51 Mustang Republic P-47D Thunderbolt Grumman F6F-3 Hellcat Pictures And Illustrations Of WWII Planes--Very large collection of photos and information.

American Masters: World War II--This PBS Web site highlights well-known intellectuals, whose lives were threatened during World War II. Here you will find the biographies of Albert Einstein, Arthur Rubinstein, Man Ray, and other intellectuals who immigrated to the United States during the war. You will also learn about American artist who performed for troops overseas during the war.

Army Nurse Corps--Large essay on the service of these nurses during World War II.

Atomic Bomb Decision--A collection of documents bearing on the decision to use atomic weapons on Japan and the cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. There are a large number of documents and reports that can be accessed here. They include the recent opinion of the International Court of Justice on the legality of the threat or use of nuclear weapons, minutes of the Target Committee, Los Alamos (May 10-11, 1945), the Franck Report, various petitions, excerpts from the Truman's diary and his radio broadcast. Atomic Bomb--"Links describe the development and use of the atomic bomb." Race For The Superbomb--At this site you can learn about the race for the superbomb. Here you can explore timelines, maps, and the people involved in the race for the superbomb. You will also find video footage of blast tests. The Engola Gay--A fascinating site about the airplane used to drop the first Atomic Bomb. Enola Gay--This Web site contains information about the restoration and history of Enola Gay. Here you will learn about the crew and the evolution of Enola Gay. You will also find additional information about Boeing B-29s. The Manhattan Project--Describe the process behind the making of the Atomic Bomb.

Band Of Brothers--An excellent series about the WWII paratroopers of Easy Company.

Catalog Of Political Cartoons By Dr. Seuss--Interesting site that has political cartoons drawn by the infamous Dr. Seuss. Check out his personal opinions of World War II.

Children Of The Camps--Captures the experiences of six Americans of Japanese ancestry who were confined as innocent children to internment camps by the U.S. government during World War II. Japanese American Internment *Abundant Dreams Diverted--The Seattle Times* article captures Japanese-American internment in the Northwest. Includes the article online as well as many photographs. American Concentration Camps: Map--Click on a location and see photographs of the camps. Internment And Evacuation Of San Francisco Japanese \| 1942--From the Museum of the City of San Francisco, this site provides newspaper article accounts of the evacuation. Relocation Of Japanese-Americans--This is the text from the actual War Relocation Authority Publication dated May 1943 explaining the need to relocate Japanese-Americans. Camp Harmony--From the University of Washington Libraries, this site gives an overview of internment, Bainbridge Island information, the camp's administration and physical layout, work, school and play, and marriages, deaths and births in the camp. "Washington, Oregon, California, Arizona and Alaska Japanese-Americans were sent to nearby temporary assembly centers. From there they were sent by trains to American-style concentration camps at remote inland sites where many people spent the remainder of the war. This exhibit tells the story of Seattle's Japanese American community in the spring and summer of 1942 and their four month sojourn at the Puyallup Assembly Center known as "Camp Harmony." War Relocation Authority Camps in Arizona, 1942-1946 Japanese American Internment: Santa Clara Valley--Visit this exhibit to learn of Japanese American internment and the people's attempts to create a home in these camps. Japanese American Internment**--"During World War II, the U.S. government placed over 120,000 Japanese Americans in 'relocation camps.' This website uses film, video, and online resources to help you explore the experience of the WWII internment."

Codes And Ciphers In The Second World War--See if you can break the secret codes used during WW II. Learn how the Enigma, The Lorenz cipher, and the Colossus work, and how there codes were broken. Decoding Nazi Secrets--"From NOVA Online, this site explores how US and other allied countries cracked the secrete code of the Nazis, what they used to do so and send your own message in code! " see also see also Navajo Code Talkers

Cruisers Of World War II--Great site! Pictures and descriptions of much of the naval activities of this class of warship on both allied and axis sides. U.S. World War II Battleships And Battle Cruisers--Devoted to the United States battleships and battle cruisers used during America's involvement in World War II (December 1941 - August 1945) in an active combat role.

Drop Zone: The World War II--"The oral histories and photos are representative of the airborne and Ranger experience during W.W.II." "Operatives, spies, and saboteurs. The Unknown Story of the Men and Women of World War II�s OSS." Spying In World War II--"Find information on spying in World War II including codes and code breaking, famous spies, and spy equipment." see also

Fast Attacks & Boomers: Submarines In The Cold War--A review of the early history of submarines and their transformation after World War II. Find out what life was like on the subs and learn how the subs worked. There is also historic information on the Korean and Vietnam Wars. Full Fathom Five: The U.S. Submarine War Against Japan USS Pampanito German U-505

Fly Girls--"In the midst of World War II, the call went out: women with flight experience were needed to fly for the military. All over the country, young women postponed their weddings, put their educations on hold, and quit their jobs to respond. From 1942 to 1944, more than 1,000 women were trained to ferry aircraft, test planes, instruct male pilots, even tow targets for anti-aircraft artillery practice. Despite serving with grit and determination, women pilots often encountered disbelief and resentment. Thirty-eight would give their lives."

Four Freedoms--"This site includes a .wav audio file of Franklin D. Roosevelt's "Four Freedoms" speech. Savings bond posters from the war. Nazi And East German Propaganda--View propaganda created by the Nazis before and during World War II and by the East Germans during the Cold War. Powers Of Persuasion: World War II Posters--"From the National Archives and Records Administration. "Words, posters, and films waged a constant battle for the hearts and minds of the American citizenry just as surely as military weapons engaged the enemy." World War II Poster Collection--Posters from World War II collected by Northwestern University.

General Overview Of World War II--Good summary of the European Campaign which leads into pages of the various phases of the War, the Holocaust, cost of the war and major people.

Getting Into World War II--Thinkquest site to inform about the beginnings of World War II. Read on to learn why the League of Nations failed and how Hitler continued to gain power.

Good War: Those Who Refused To Fight--"Sheds light on a previously ignored part of the World War II saga - the story of American conscientious objectors who refused to fight "the good war." It is a story of personal courage, idealism and nonconformity based on both ethical and religious beliefs - about men whose love of country could not extend to killing their fellow man." Conscience And The Constitution--"Delves into the heart of the Japanese American conscience and a controversy that continues today. Experience the choice faced by any group when confronted by mass injustice -- whether to comply or to resist." A very interesting site!

Great War Table Of Contents Page--A tremendous set of links to just about everything you would want to know about World War II.

History Of World War II--A year by year account of the war through words and pictures.

The Home Front--This site has a great timeline with links to information, a simulation involving various families, a participation section, and links to other resources. Home Front In America And Britain--Learn what life was like away from the war zone. Links describe the lives of people who lived in the U.S. and Britain during World War II.

Hyperwar--A nicely done collection of materials related to the (primarily military) history of the Second World War.

Japan Surrenders, End Of War!--"At the New York Times Learning Network you will find the front page article from August 14, 1945, that reported the end of the war with Japan. " Japanese Surrender Okinawa--Learn about the day Japanese troops surrendered Okinawa to the United States. You will also find links to other World War II resources.

Look Back At Nuremberg--An extensive number of documents dealing with the Nuremberg tribunal. The files provide information on the defendants, the indictments, Who Was Who at Nuremberg, the creation of the tribunal and who was behind it, and an article on the Legacy of the Trial. There are also complete transcripts of certain sections of the trial, including: The Indictments and Entering of Pleas; the Opening Speech of the Chief US Prosecutor, Robert Jackson; the testimony of SS General Otto Ohlendorf, commander of Einsatgruppe D, who testified for the prosecution; the US prosecutor's cross examination of Hermann G�ering; the testimony of Albert Speer, and Robert Jackson's historic closing speech for the prosecution.

'Loose Lips Sink Ships'--"Read the government instructions given to soldiers on what to say and not say when writing home, carrying on a conversation, or if captured."

Native Americans In World War II--Information about the roles of Native Americans in World War II and their service in the armed forces and defense industries.

Navajo Code Talkers--Information about the Navajo Code Talkers and their role in Pacific theater communications during World War II. Be sure to look at the dictionary! Unbreakable Code see also

Navajo Code Talkers--Explains the complicated coding and offers a list of the letters and words used. it includes photos as well.

Old Contemptible's Great War Website--Offers a wealth of images and text including information about medals, trench slang, poetry, and memorabilia. Includes links to additional sites.

Outline Of American History--Presents the reasons behind WWII and general factual information.

Second World War Encyclopedia--A wonderful site full of links to all related information dealing with World War II. Includes such topics as, background of the war, military leaders on both sides, weapons and tactics, battles, secret agents, and more.

36th Division In World War II--A pictorial history. Very interesting!

Timeline Of World War II--Organized by year this well designed site has links to documents and pictures. World War II Timelines--Large set which includes timelines; War at Sea, War in the Desert, Asia and Pacific, and The Americans. Use the menu at the top or to the far right to select. World War II In The Pacific Timeline--Events from 1941 to 1945. World War II Timeline--"This timeline covers both the events leading up to and during World War II in Europe. It contains links to captioned photographs of important people, places and events during the war."

Tuskegee Airmen--"Here you can learn about the highly decorated black fighter pilots of World War II who trained near Tuskegee, Alabama." Tuskegee Airman From Lest We Forget Tuskegee Airmen Of World War II

U.S. Army Special Operations In World War II--"From the plains of Europe to the jungles of the Pacific, the U.S. Army in World War II employed a variety of commando and guerrilla operations to harass the Axis armies, gather intelligence, and support the more conventional Allied military efforts." Learn all about them here!

USS Arizona--"This site is dedicated to the preservation of the history of this great ship." USS Augusta Bismarck Arizona Memorial Museum Association U.S.S. Indianapolis--"This website tells the incredible and tragic story of the USS Indianapolis."

What Did You Do In The War, Grandma?--Interviews of women about their experiences during World War II. Stories offer an interesting variety of experience from the Pacifist, to the psychiatric nurse in the Philippines, to the farm girl turned baseball player. Links to other sites of interest are provided in interviews.

Women Come To The Front--"At this Web site, you will read the biographies of eight outstanding women--Therese Bonney, Toni Frissell, Marvin Breckinridge Patterson, Clare Boothe Luce, Janet Flanner, Esther Bubley, Dorothea Lange, and May Craig. Due to changing social conditions during World War II, women were able to enter positions that were previously only open to men." see also Fly Girls

The Women's Army Corps--Description of the importance of these women for the war effort along with photographs of various activities they preformed.

World War II--"Here you find information on World War II from its origins, to the technology of war, and its final outcomes and aftermath." World War II Kids Guide To World War II: The War To End All Wars World War II Page--"This site covers the major battles and events of the war in both Europe and the Pacific."

World War II--This BBC site is chalk full of excellent links and topics regarding WWII.

World War II--This study guide gives a good general summary of World War II. Also includes information on terms, people, places, and battles. Check out the study questions review quiz. If you need a summary of the event and what happened this is a great place!

World War II--Contains an impressive and exhaustive amount of links and further resources on the people, documents and events during World War II.

World War II--Information to the following topics: Causes and Outbreak of the War, From Norway to Moscow, War Comes to the United States, The Turning Point, Allied Victory in Europe, Allied Victory in the Pacific, and Aftermath and Reckoning.

World War II--Encarta provides a 7-page article on World War II. It provides details on the events leading up to the war, how the countries involved were affected, the aftermath of the war, plus more.

World War II--Collection of World War II historical articles from Grolier on-line.

World War II--Index from Yahoo is a good place to start.

World War II--Connects you to the best of battles, biographies, daily life, maps, pictures and research on World War II.

World War II In The Southern And Southwestern Pacific--Detailed chronological summary of the Allies fighting against Japan in the Southern and Southwestern Pacific during WWII.

World War II Links--An extensive list of links organized by topic.

World War II On The Web--Links arranged by general areas. World War II Links On the Internet--Tremendous amount of links providing sites on the A-bomb, aviation, battles, POW, home front, maps and much more.

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Holocaust

Auschwitz--Documentations and photos of the Holocaust in Poland. An Auschwitz Alphabet --"In 26 "slices" this site presents detail about the "most significant facets of life and death in Auschwitz...How did people survive? What happened to the language they spoke? Who killed and who died?" " Auschwitz Album: The Story Of A Transport--Text Presentation of Historic Holocaust Photographs. Genocide Under The Nazis--"Sixty years after its liberation, the story of the most infamous mass murder site in history is told." Many links to other topics dealing with this subject are available.
Concentration Camps--Detailed information about each individual concentration camp in Europe, including photographs and maps of the camps, and includes the number of prisoners at each camp before evacuation. see also

Cybrary Of The Holocaust--Among the Holocaust resources you'll find here are poems and stories written by survivors, historical information, and concentration camps.

Hidden History Of The Kovno Ghetto--During World War II, Nazi Germany established more than 400 ghettos in an effort to control and isolate the Jewish population. Few Jews survived the ghettos, but a record of The Kovno Ghetto in Lithuania has emerged.

Holocaust--Excellent starting point for all topics and interests dealing with the Holocaust. Holocaust--"This site forces visitors to confront the horrors of the Jewish ghettos, the mass killing centers, and concentration camps through text and graphic photos, and to search for answers about how the world could have allowed this inhuman chapter in history to have occurred."

The Holocaust Chronicle--This is a companion site to the book of the same name. The site states the entire book's content is on this site and one can keyword and date search or browse the index and table of contents of the online book.

Holocaust: A Tragic Legacy--This award-winning ThinkQuest site provides a great overview of the Holocaust. Included are: a summary, a glossary, an interactive timeline, words of survivors, and a virtual visit to a concentration camp. There are also considerations of Neo-Nazis today, "what would you have done" dilemmas, quizzes, and more.

Holocaust Links--Another great set of links for information on the Holocaust. Holocaust--Links describe the United States's involvement in World War II.

Holocaust Links--Find many Holocaust content links at this Mining Company site.

Holocaust Links--Here is another set of excellent links on the topic of the Holocaust. Links are arranged in categories: Nazi Germany and the Holocaust, Concentration and Extermination Camps, The Guilty, The Victims, and The Resistance. Included also is a link to Anne Frank and the Holocaust.

Holocaust On Trial--A trial in London's High Court examines evidence from Auschwitz to successfully challenge the claims of Holocaust "deniers."

Holocaust Survivors--"Read and listen to the stories of Holocaust survivors. Also includes photographs and an encyclopedia of topics related to the Holocaust. "

Holocaust Timeline--This site from the History Place features textual information arranged by year and over 150 photographs.

Museum of Tolerance Online--"From the Simon Wiesenthal Center, this site offers a multimedia learning center with information on the Jews, the Nazis, anti-Semitism, resistance efforts and much more, a collection of virtual exhibits related to the Holocaust, a special collection of documents and a great deal of other interesting information. "

Nazism And The Holocaust--"This site covers Nazism, its major figures and theories, and its expression in the Holocaust. It also addresses how collaboration from non-Jews allowed the Holocaust to occur, as well as resistance groups that attempted to end it. Stunning photographs augment the text throughout the site. "

Sobibor Death Camp--This is one of the best Holocaust sites available on the Web. The author, Toivi Blatt, was a prisoner at the Sobibor Death camp in eastern Poland and participated in the liberation of more than 300 prisoners. The site presents the facts about the people and the place the Nazis tried to cover up.

U.S. Holocaust Museum--The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum is America's national institution for the documentation, study, and interpretation of Holocaust history, and serves as this country's memorial to the millions of people murdered during the Holocaust

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Historical Figures

Adolf Hitler--An extensive site summarizing Hitler's life and political ideas. The links throughout the text add additional information to the topic being discussed and make this site an excellent in-depth source not only on Hitler but the war. Hitler--In this biography of Hitler you will learn facts about Hitler's life and the historical events which occurred during that time, his view of history, his theory of race, and his political goals, how he used anti-Semitism to advance his career and gain power, and how a political leader was able to manipulate the political system in a democracy and obtain autocratic power. Adolf Hitler: His Life- 1933--A very detailed site about the life of Adolf Hitler. It includes topics like his birth, childhood, school, parent's death, involvement in wars, organizations, etc. Hitler, Adolf--Provides a in-depth biography of Adolf Hitler which includes his rise to Nazi leadership. Adolf Hitler--Links describe Adolf Hitler, the leader of Germany from 1933 to 1945. The Rise Of Adolph Hitler: The Triumph Of Hitler--This online book contains two parts. The first part focuses on Hitler's early years and rise to become dictator of Germany. The second part covers Hitler's role in creating Nazi Germany during the 1930s, culminating in the outbreak of World War II in Europe.

Anne Frank Online--The Anne Frank Center presents information about the Anne Frank Traveling Exhibit and an overview of Anne Frank's life, including photographs and excerpts from her diary. Anne Frank Diary Reference--"This site provides in-depth resources on Anne Frank's diary, and information and a map of the annex where they hid. "

BioProfiles-Third-Reich--Brief biographies or description of position with links to further information provided for some.

Charles De Gaulle--Links describe Charles De Gaulle, prime minister of France during World War II.

Dwight Eisenhower--A wealth of information documenting Eisenhower's life and involvement in World War I and World War II. Tremendous amount of information is offered by means of additional links throughout the text. Dwight Eisenhower--Links to information on Eisenhower. Dwight D. Eisenhower--A biography and a portrait of Eisenhower. Eisenhower Center--A page of links related to Eisenhower. Includes links to information on D-Day operations, etc. Character Above All--An illustrated biography of Eisenhower with links.

The Generals Of World War II--"Provides biographical data on the army generals of World War II from all participating countries."

Admiral William Halsey--List of links to information on his life and service during WWII.

Hirohito--Links describe Hirohito, the emperor of Japan during World War II.

Historical Biographies--Great listing of links for key people in World War II.

The Hitler Youth--Tells the story of Hitler's project to indoctrinate Germany's youth population with Nazi ideology.

MacArthur--This PBS companion site to the film "MacArthur" is an excellent source of information on the life of this controversial General. Along with a biography, it offers many other features. View a year-by-year timeline of World War II as it unfolded in the Pacific, maps and highlights of MacArthur�s military strategy, home movies of the MacArthur family, and articles and biographies about key people and events. MacArthur--Links to information on his live and service during WWII. The MacArthur Memorial--A museum about the life and military career of General Douglas McArthur. Includes an online exhibit about Korea and the campaign he fought there.

Bernard Montgomery--Links to information on his life and service during the war.

Benito Mussolini--Links describe Benito Mussolini, the Italian leader during World War II.

Admiral Chester Nimitz--List of links to information on his life and service during WWII.

Patton, George--Links to information on his life and service during the war.

Erwin Rommel--Links describe Erwin Rommel, German field marshal during World War II.

Franklin D. Roosevelt's War Address--"The historical background to Roosevelt's War Address. Provides links to the first typed draft of the address and to a recording of Roosevelt delivering the address." Also includes a photograph of him signing the declaration of war and a copy of his rough draft. Franklin Delano Roosevelt --"A Franklin D. Roosevelt site providing links to information on the various stages of his life and career. Includes information for further reading, Web resources and more. " Franklin D. Roosevelt --A portrait and a biography of Franklin D. Roosevelt. The American Experience/Presidents/FDR/Presidential Politics--An essay on FDR's presidency, with links to other essays about him and to speeches and other documents. see also

Rosie The Riveter Trust--An interesting site devoted to the memorial of "Rosie the Riveter." Here you will learn about women who participated in the war effort by working industrial jobs during World War II. This site also contains information about the female labor force in Richmond, California.

Joseph Stalin--Links describe Joseph Stalin, Communist leader of the Soviet Union during World War II.

Hideki Tojo--Links describe Hideki Tojo (right), Japan's Prime Minister during World War II.

Tokyo Rose--"During World War II, a young Japanese American woman gained notoriety as "Tokyo Rose" for her broadcasts of Japanese propaganda beamed over Radio Tokyo to American troops in the South Pacific." Who Was Tokyo Rose? EarthStation1.com: The Radio Propaganda Page - Orphan Ann ("Tokyo ... --Sound and picture archive devoted to Iva Toguri, 'Orphan Ann', known to history as 'Tokyo Rose'.

Harry S. Truman--A biography and a portrait of Harry S. Truman. Harry S. Truman Library & Museum--Provides links to a chronology of Truman's life, letters, documents, Truman trivia, etc. Character Above All--An illustrated essay on Harry S. Truman with related links. Harry Truman--Biographical information about Truman with links to the various stages of his life and career.

Winston Churchill--A nice outline of Churchill's live, with many links within the text. Prime Minister Winston Churchill--Links to information on Churchill.

Sir Winston Churchill--Site on this famous British Prime Minster during World War II. Churchill And The Great Republic

Isoruku Yamamoto--Links describe Isoruku Yamamoto, Japanese admiral during World War II.



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