A brief look at the expansionist moves of Japan in China, including a description of the Rape of Nanking. Also read about the military expansionism in Europe and Africa by both Germany and Italy, finally resulting in a declaration of war...

It began on "Black Tuesday" and went downhill from there. A brief description of the Great Depression along with links to additional information.

In Europe, there was less violence in the half century following World War II then in almost any previous period of modern European history. Yet outside of Europe and North America, violent conflict became commonplace. In the decades...

The British Commonwealth Air Training Plan, also known as the Empire Air Training Scheme, was put in place during World War Two. Its goal was to train pilots from Britain, Australia and Canada for the Royal Air Force in Britain. Canada...

Students analyze both quantitative and qualitative forms of information in order to answer compelling questions about the impact of World War II on the military and civilian populations of the United States, the Soviet Union and China.

A collection of letters and interviews of soldiers as the relate and recall their feelings on VE day.

Tells the story of Camp 198 which was the site of the largest escape of German POWs from a Prisoner of War camp in England during World War 2.

German authors provide an article about the Soviet Union's influence in Germany during the Cold War.

This article has information about the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Additional information about the measures that have been taken about atomic warfare and testing since the bombings included.

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...

Many African American veterans joined the Civil Rights Movement after World War II when they found themselves facing continued discrimination at home. Learn about some of the veterans who were prominent activists.

A straightforward listing of American conscript numbers during each major conflict of the 20th century. Helpful statistics on both World Wars and many other events.

This site from the Library of Congress discusses the progress of World War II, and the nature of the postwar settlement at conferences in Tehran, Yalta, and Potsdam.

This activity is designed to help students make a connection between the events of World War II and the events happening in the world today. Students will compare examples of genocide from World War II and today. This activity is taught...

A display of historically significant documents that tell the story of British Parliament during World War II and the D-Day plans.

This site is the home of the Library of Congress Veterans' Project. Collected here are stories in multiple formats about specific topics dealing with a soldier's life in WWII, the Korean conflict, and the Vietnam War. Pictures and other...

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...

This site has information about the atomic bomb which was dropped on Hiroshima. Pictures of Hiroshima after the bomb and the mushroom cloud are included.

[Free Registration/Login Required] An essay tracing the anti-Communist hysteria beginning in earnest at the end of World War II that resulted in Truman's federal Loyalty Security program and ending with McCarthyism in the 1950s.

High school students interview women who lived during WWII. What did they do, how did they feel about the war, what were their perceptions? Very interesting reading.

Story of Srebrenica, Bosnia, the world's first United Nations Safe Area, the site of the worst case of genocide in Europe since World War II.

Initial focus by the Americans in World War II was containing Germany. Read about the Allied war stategy to "close the ring" and deprive Germany of men and materiel.

This resource provides data about the physical destruction of Nagasaki, the medical aspect, and survivor stories.

This site from the Arlington National Cemetery details information about Leslie Grove's military career and his role in the Manhattan Project. The biographical information is fairly in-depth, and several pictures are included as well.