World War II
The people, places, events, and battles of the war against aggression - World War II.
Overview of World War II
How did World War II begin? Why did America get involved? What were the major events in Europe, the Pacific, and in America at home during World War II? Read this overview to find the answer to thesse questions and more.
How did World War II begin? Why did America get involved? What were the major events in Europe, the Pacific, and in America at home during World War II? Read this overview to find the answer to thesse questions and more.
Atomic Bombing of Hiroshima Press Release - Harry Truman
Here is President Harry Truman's press release for the atomic bombing of Hiroshima. It was released on August 6, 1945.
Here is President Harry Truman's press release for the atomic bombing of Hiroshima. It was released on August 6, 1945.
Quotes about D-Day
Read these quotes about D-Day, the Normandy Invasion, June 6, 1944.
Read these quotes about D-Day, the Normandy Invasion, June 6, 1944.
Japanese-American Internment at Manzanar
Learn more about the Japanese-American Internment at Manzanar during World War II. View many pictures taken by Ansel Adams detailing this terrible tragedy.
Learn more about the Japanese-American Internment at Manzanar during World War II. View many pictures taken by Ansel Adams detailing this terrible tragedy.
Ansel Adams Japanese-Internment Photos at Manzanar during World War II
Original photographs from the the Manzanar Relocation Center where Japanese-Americans were interned during World War II. These photographs were taken by Ansel Adams. Find images of aerial views, buildings, daily life, work, religion, schooling, recreation, and more.
Original photographs from the the Manzanar Relocation Center where Japanese-Americans were interned during World War II. These photographs were taken by Ansel Adams. Find images of aerial views, buildings, daily life, work, religion, schooling, recreation, and more.
Atomic Bomb
Inventions/Inventors Guide Mary Bellis tells the fascinating story of one of the biggest milestones in civilization.
Inventions/Inventors Guide Mary Bellis tells the fascinating story of one of the biggest milestones in civilization.
Hiroshima and Nagasaki
Forever linked in sorrow; these two cities destruction brought an end to World War II, and introduced the Nuclear Age. From Jennifer Rosenberg--20th Century History guide.
Forever linked in sorrow; these two cities destruction brought an end to World War II, and introduced the Nuclear Age. From Jennifer Rosenberg--20th Century History guide.
The Holocaust
Jennifer Rosenberg, About's Guide to 20th Century History, has spent countless hours gathering resources and information to aid in the study of the Holocaust. Make sure to check out her extensive collection of photographs.
Jennifer Rosenberg, About's Guide to 20th Century History, has spent countless hours gathering resources and information to aid in the study of the Holocaust. Make sure to check out her extensive collection of photographs.
World War II Begins
A great article from About's 20th century history guide Jen Rosenberg. The article details the reasons for war with links to additional information.
A great article from About's 20th century history guide Jen Rosenberg. The article details the reasons for war with links to additional information.
43rd Bombardment Group
This honored group (also known as "Kens Men") consisted of the 63rd, 64th & 65th Squadrons, along with the 13th Reconnaissance Squadron. Brought to you by the 43rd Bomb Group Associates.
This honored group (also known as "Kens Men") consisted of the 63rd, 64th & 65th Squadrons, along with the 13th Reconnaissance Squadron. Brought to you by the 43rd Bomb Group Associates.
Atomic Bomb: Decision
Wonderful documents that help explain why the United States decided to drop the bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki. You can even hear an audio file of Truman on August 9th, the day the bomb was dropped on Nagasaki.
Wonderful documents that help explain why the United States decided to drop the bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki. You can even hear an audio file of Truman on August 9th, the day the bomb was dropped on Nagasaki.
Battle of Midway
This lengthy introduction to the battle is part of a much larger, first-rate site from Chris Hawkinson about this battle; one of the greatest in military history.
This lengthy introduction to the battle is part of a much larger, first-rate site from Chris Hawkinson about this battle; one of the greatest in military history.
Internment Camp Locations
Another of Arthur Jacobs' Internment sites; this provides a useful map (and listing) of internment camps by states.
Another of Arthur Jacobs' Internment sites; this provides a useful map (and listing) of internment camps by states.
Nuremburg War Crimes Trials Documents
These documents are provided by the Avalon Project at Yale Law School. Testimonies, rules of procedures, trial proceedings and other key resources can be found here.
These documents are provided by the Avalon Project at Yale Law School. Testimonies, rules of procedures, trial proceedings and other key resources can be found here.
Pearl Harbor Timeline
Part of the fine Pearl Harbor Remembered site; it gives an extensive timeline of events on "the day that will live in infamy". The white text on blue background is a little distracting, but the info is well worth the visit.
Part of the fine Pearl Harbor Remembered site; it gives an extensive timeline of events on "the day that will live in infamy". The white text on blue background is a little distracting, but the info is well worth the visit.
Private Art: WWII Letters To and From Home
Rose Pranger's site of her husband's (Pvt. Arthur Pranger-86th Chemical Mortar Battalion) stories and letters he wrote to and received from his family and friends during WWII. It is as she told me--a labor of love.
Rose Pranger's site of her husband's (Pvt. Arthur Pranger-86th Chemical Mortar Battalion) stories and letters he wrote to and received from his family and friends during WWII. It is as she told me--a labor of love.
Women in World War II
Thousands of women served in Europe, thousands more in the Pacific; and many died. Their story is nicely summed up in the WWII section of the American Women in the Military site--very well-done!
Thousands of women served in Europe, thousands more in the Pacific; and many died. Their story is nicely summed up in the WWII section of the American Women in the Military site--very well-done!
The Women's Army Corps
A very lengthy and informative essay from Judith A. Bellafaire on the first women other than nurses to serve within the ranks of the United States Army (over 150,000 during WWII). Some nice photos are included.
A very lengthy and informative essay from Judith A. Bellafaire on the first women other than nurses to serve within the ranks of the United States Army (over 150,000 during WWII). Some nice photos are included.
World War II Documents
A great collection of documents related to World War II. Read FDR's 'Day of Infamy' speech or the U.S. declarations of war on the Axis powers.
A great collection of documents related to World War II. Read FDR's 'Day of Infamy' speech or the U.S. declarations of war on the Axis powers.
World War II Memorial
It seems that the veterans of World War II will have to wait a little longer to get their own memorial in World War II. Read all about the Memorial and find out how you can help get it built.
It seems that the veterans of World War II will have to wait a little longer to get their own memorial in World War II. Read all about the Memorial and find out how you can help get it built.
WW2 Internment Documents
Many FBI memos and press clippings dealing with internment of German, Italian, and Japanese-Americans, including discussions on the usage of Ellis Island as a detention center. From Arthur D. Jacobs, who spent 7 years researching internment by this government.
Many FBI memos and press clippings dealing with internment of German, Italian, and Japanese-Americans, including discussions on the usage of Ellis Island as a detention center. From Arthur D. Jacobs, who spent 7 years researching internment by this government.