World War II

Resources in this category:

The Aerial Reconnaissance Archives
http://www.evidenceincamera.co.uk/

The Aerial Reconnaissance Archives at Keele University created this website to make Internet-accessible more than 5.5 million aerial photographs taken by the UK Ministry of Defence over occupied Western Europe during World War II. These photos were deposited at the TARA, an official place of deposit for the National Archives. Visitors may register for free to do an online search under "Products and Services".

The American Experience: D-Day
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/dday/

Produced as a companion to the PBS-TV series, this site has a brief history of D-Day, text of news reports from the front, information on the paratrooper experience (including what they carried in their packs and what they faced when they landed), letters home written by soldiers involved in the invasion, maps and a bibliography.

The Axis History Factbook
http://www.axishistory.com/

Information on all aspects of Germany and her allies during WWII. Includes military and political organizations, statistics, names and membership of various organizations, and some biographical information.

The Holocaust Chronicle
http://www.holocaustchronicle.org/

"The Holocaust Chronicle Web site contains every word and a generous selection of images from the companion book of the same title. Whether you browse this Web site, page through it, or search for specific, cross-referenced information, you'll find dramatic information grounded in rock-solid scholarship, complemented by a wealth of images; generous, fact-filled captions; hundreds of sidebar essays focusing on significant people, events, and issues; dozens of useful maps; and an exclusive timeline of Holocaust-related events spanning the years 1000 B.C. through 1999."

Holocaust Genocide Project
http://www.iearn.org.il/hgp/

The Holocaust/Genocide Project (HGP) is an independent, international, nonprofit, telecommunications project focusing on study of the Holocaust, genocides, and current events. Schools from all over the world, students ages 12 and up and teachers are invited to participate.

NAAF Project Time Line
http://www.neveragain.org/time.htm

"Notable events in the Holocaust presented by year. Go to any year of the Time Line, experience and learn about the events leading up to and during the Holocaust."

The Nazi Olympics Berlin 1936
http://www.ushmm.org/museum/exhibit/online/olympics/

Contains information about the role of sports in Nazi Germany, and the debate about participating the Berlin Olympic Games. This site also covers the individual sports, the treatment of African-American and Jewish athletes, and the aftermath. Many photographs and sound files are included.

Normandy: 1944
http://www.britannica.com/dday

Encyclopedia Britannica resource on the Allied invasion of Normandy during WWII. Highlights the buildup of troops, invasion, ensuing battles and the lasting memory of this historic event. Site includes useful links within the text to relevant topics and provides documentary footage and copies of war documents.

A Teacher's Guide to the Holocaust
http://fcit.coedu.usf.edu/holocaust/

A comprehensive overview of Holocaust for eudcators and others. Features include timelines; information on both victims and perpetrators; a guide to art, music, and literature about the Holocaust; resources for teachers; and suggested classroom activities.

World War Two History
http://www.ipl.org/div/pf/entry/48549

This IPL pathfinder is intended to aide high school and college students in beginning research papers on World War II. Print and Internet resources are included.