15: World War II

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Internment of German Americans in the United States during World War II

This web site contains research materials on the wartime treatment of U.S. and Latin Americans of German ancestry for serious researchers, students and persons seeking general information

Internment of German Americans in the United States during World War II

Camp Harmony Exhibit

This exhibit tells the story of Seattle's Japanese American community in the spring and summer of 1942 and their four month sojourn at the Puyallup Assembly Center known as "Camp Harmony

Camp Harmony Exhibit

Evacuation and Internment of San Francisco Japanese - Newspaper Articles

Excellent collection of newspaper articles in San Francisco newspapers from the spring of 1942

Evacuation and Internment of San Francisco Japanese - Newspaper Articles

Rabbit in the Moon

Companion site to PBS documentary. Fifty years later acclaimed filmmaker Emiko Omori asks her older sister and other detainees to reflect on the personal and political consequences of internment. From the exuberant recollections of a typical teenager, to the simmering rage of citizens forced to sign loyalty oaths, Omori renders a poetic and illuminating picture of a deeply troubling chapter in American history

Rabbit in the Moon

Japanese in Turn of the Century America

Images, political cartoons and songs from the University of Indiana

Japanese in Turn of the Century America

The United States in World War II: “The Proper Application of Overwhelming Force”

EdSitement lesson plans

The United States in World War II: “The Proper Application of Overwhelming Force”

Map of Pearl Harbor

Showing placement of boats and naval base

Map of Pearl Harbor

Losses in World War Two

Map showing total loses, interesting for comparisons. For example, compare the number of Soviet deaths to American. Does this explain American wealth in the 1950s?

Losses in World War Two

World War II Military Situation Maps - (American Memory from the Library of Congress)

The World War II Military Situation Maps contains maps showing troop positions beginning on June 6, 1944 to July 26, 1945. Starting with the D-Day Invasion, the maps give daily details on the military campaigns in Western Europe, showing the progress of the Allied Forces as they push towards Germany. The collection consists of 416 printed maps and 115 reports, the originals of which reside in the Library of Congress' Geography and Map Division

World War II Military Situation Maps - (American Memory from the Library of Congress)

D-Day PBS

Companion site for American Experience documentary. Includes timeline and extra information of people and events in film

D-Day PBS

American Aircraft of World War II

This is a reference site with photos, data, and info on all American aircraft designed or used in World War II.

American Aircraft of World War II

Official Site of the Attack on Pearl Harbor

Billed as the Web's Most Comprehensive Pearl Harbor and World War II Site, it might just be - a treasure trove of materials. Make sure to look at the site map to see all that's here

Official Site of the Attack on Pearl Harbor

Battle of the Atlantic Exhibition

United States Strategic Bombing Survey: Summary Report (Pacific War)

Bataan Rescue

Companion site for American Experience documentary with articles, timeline and links to resources

Bataan Rescue

The Pacific War - War Times Journal

Articles and resources

The Pacific War - War Times Journal

Nihon Kaigun -Imperial Japanese Navy Page

Personal site, yet extensive information on fleet, officers, guns, battles, etc.

Nihon Kaigun -Imperial Japanese Navy Page

Kamikaze Images

American and Japanese images of kamikaze pilots differ greatly. This web site explores diverse portrayals and perceptions of the young men who carried out suicide attacks near the end of World War II.

Kamikaze Images