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World War II Web sites
December 19, 2007
Learn more about World War II, from a memorial site to a collection of posters, through these Web sites.
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WWII U.S. Veteran's memorial site
http://ww2.vet.org
Put together using the knowledge of WWII vets, this unofficial site aims to be a trip down memory lane for fellow vets and those interested in the times of the war. The site solicits and posts pictures and memorabilia from the 1940s, offers a forum for vets and family members to connect with loved ones and former friends, and allows people to trade or share their war collectibles.

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BBC: World War Two
http://www.bbc.co.uk
Not only is it one of the most comprehensive destination spots out there on topic, but BBC History's site is great for the history vet who knows the war front and back and detailed enough for those just taking on the subject. The site breaks the war down into timelined sections, providing subject fact sheets, step-by-step animated maps of battles and interactive movies about the war. Armed with articles, timelines and summaries, you'll find a healthy mix of knowledge that'll cover most -- if not everything -- you've wanted to know about the war.

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WWII Sounds & Pictures
http://www.earthstation1.com
Unlike traditional information sites that tell you the story through words, learn about the event's history through sites and sounds of the war. The site is broken down into sections -- from WWII aircraft and war propaganda posters to countries involved and war sound effects -- providing a wealth of knowledge to visitors.

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World War II Poster Collection
http://www.library.northwestern.edu
Gathered by the collective minds at Northwestern, you'll find a collection of more than 300 government-issued posters dating from the beginning of the war through 1945. With 338 visuals in the library's database, the university chronicles the government's effort to educate and unite the American people in a time of hardship and despair. Intended to be displayed in public places such as schools, libraries and post offices, many of the posters were aimed at women (who were encouraged to work in factories to help with the effort) and children (who were taught about nutrition and supplies soldiers needed to fight the war).

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National WWII Memorial
http://www.wwiimemorial.com
Opened in 2004 and one of the newest memorials in Washington, D.C., the WWII Memorial is a tribute to the 16 million who helped fight the war -- and the 400,000 who gave their lives to fight for freedom. Browse through an official registry of Americans who helped fight the war effort or search through a database of vets who've submitted their contact info. The site has a small section that offers a history timeline of war events, but primarily serves as go-to for pictures and a recap of the efforts leading to the construction of the memorial.

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Second World War
http://www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk
If you're looking for an encyclopedia approach to learning about WWII, look no further. You'll find everything you ever wanted to know about the war here in encyclopedia-esque format. The site is a never-ending vat of information, with profiles of key political figures broken down by country, a background and chronology of the war, and weapons, tactics and offensives used during the war effort. Don't miss key interviews with war historians and participate in discussion groups on topics including who won the war and other controversial issues in history.

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World War II Remembered
http://www.usd230.k12.ks.us
With contributions from former Senator Bob Dole and historian Stephen Ambrose, this site is a destination point and effort to preserve the untold stories of those who lived during the WWII era. You won't be overwhelmed with information on this site, but it does a thorough enough effort at providing the basics on the war -- including an easy-to-follow timeline, interviews with over 14 WWII vets and war paraphernalia such as letters from soldiers to friends and loved ones, maps and war cartoons.

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Go for Broke National Education Center
http://www.goforbroke.org
Created for educators, students and the general public, this popular site is dedicated not only to providing history and trivia about the war, but from the perspective of Japanese World War II vets. The site offers interactive maps that chronicle the movement and battle locations during the war, as well as photo galleries of war battalions and oral videos about the war. The site offers a one-of-a-kind experience, allowing visitors to journey on a virtual veteran experience.

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The War
http://www.pbs.org
Pegged off a PBS series from Ken Burns and Lynn Novick on WWII, learn about the history of the war through through American men and women from four towns. Learn about life in the infantry and the face of the war effort in the field while also gaining perspective from those who fought for the war at home who took part in making war supplies and fighting for civil rights. The site has a flashy media gallery filled with pictures themed by towns, people and battles.

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History Channel: WWII
http://www.history.com
Chronicling a war that spanned years and changed the lives of people in nations across the globe, this site not only provides war basics such as timelines, key figures and the war storyline, but also is a great source for to watch video of WWII footage and to view footage of famous war speeches. The site offers one of the best interactive maps online taking you from the beginning to the end of the war, but offers battle maps and discussion forums for those interested in the war effort.




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