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 ... 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 into the war.
Top Sites for World War II Document Archives
The National Archives and Records Administration
has a massive collection of material related to World War II, including military personnel records, presidential materials, photographs and audio, and a wide range of exhibits. Not all of this material is available online, however; NARA explains in its research guide how to access material at National Archives facilities across the country.
Yale Law School’s Avalon Project
provides a database of declarations, treaties, speeches, statements and other World War II documents.
Fordham University’s Internet Modern History Sourcebook
hosts and links to important documents of the war.
The World War II Archives Foundation
collects action reports, intelligence summaries, codebooks, and personal documents such as letters and diaries.
The Combined Arms Research Library Digital Library at Fort Leavenworth
features an archive of operational documents from U.S. military divisions, narratives, intelligence summaries and other material created by the U.S. military.
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