World War II
World War II, fought in parts of Europe, the Middle East, East Asia and Africa between 1939-1945, was the most destructive war in history, claiming the lives of more than 60 million military personnel and civilians.
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This section features timelines and chronological accounts to give you a straightforward overview of World War II.
Top Sites for an Overview of World War II
The World War II Database
has the most comprehensive description of the events, people, weapons and equipment, and countries of World War II.
Encyclopedia Britannica
presents an extremely detailed account of World War II.
The BBC
traces the war in Europe from the end of World War I to the Nuremberg trials. Features include detailed descriptions of various stages of the war, with animated maps, photographs, games and a detailed timeline of D-Day.
History.com
provides a summary of World War II with a good deal of audio and video. It also includes biographies and battle maps.
The History Place
has a timeline of World War II, with short entries for most events.
World War II Timeline
was created by a history professor from the University of San Diego. It covers a larger period than The History Place (dating back to 1917), but its entries are shorter.
General World War II Resources
This section links to general World War II resources that feature articles, ... read more »
Resources for the Holocaust
Soon after becoming chancellor of Germany in 1933, Adolf Hitler began instituting a series of ... read more »
Resources for the Pacific War
Fighting in the Pacific Theater of World War II began with the Japanese bombing of ... read more »
Atomic Bomb Resources
The United States developed the world’s first atomic bomb between 1942-1945. In August 1945, ... read more »
World War II Document Archives
These archives of World War II primary source documents will aid serious research ... read more »
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