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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.

Overview 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 ... read more »

Atomic Bomb Resources

The United States developed the world’s first atomic bomb between 1942-1945. In August 1945, it dropped atomic bombs on the Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, bringing an end to World War II and changing modern warfare forever. This section contains atomic bomb resources for information about the science and people behind the weapon.

Top Sites for Atomic Bomb Resources

The National Security Archive is an independent institute located at The George Washington University, which presents documents to the public after they have been declassified by the government. In addition to providing a general overview of the atomic bomb during World War II, the site lists a number of documents from the time.
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The United States Department of Energy Office of History and Heritage Resources examines the events, people and science involved in the Manhattan Project to build the atomic bomb.
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The Race to Build the Atomic Bomb , from the Contra Costa County Office of Education, is a resource for teachers and students that devotes coverage to the science and scientists behind the atomic bomb.
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World War II Document Archives

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