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.
Expand All Guide SectionsOverview of World War II
This section features timelines and chronological accounts to give you a straightforward ... read more »
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 Pearl Harbor and ended with the United States dropping atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki.
Insights for the Pacific War
- The Pacific War also includes fighting between Japan and China from 1937 to 1945 in the Second Sino-Japanese War, but it was not considered part of World War II until Japan drew the United States into the war in December 1941. Visit the World War II Database for an overview of the conflict.
Top Sites for Pacific War Resources
The War Times Journal
provides articles on Pearl Harbor, kamikaze fighters, the Guadalcanal battles and the invasion of Peleliu. It also features interviews with two U.S. soldiers, and an account of the bombing of Hiroshima from a German priest.
The U.S. Army Center of Military History
provides in-depth accounts of operations in the Pacific from a variety of military sources.
History Animated
provides easy-to-follow animations of key battles in the Pacific, with a short description of each battle.
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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