It's 1941, and Japan and the United States are headed on a collision course. But while factions on both sides consider conflict inevitable, several diplomats—...
Black Americans have long fought in America's wars, very often fighting for a country that doesn't always fight for them. Today we'll learn about the...
World War II: Crash Course US History #35 & 36
• Part 1 - The Warfront: In which John Green teaches you about World War II, a subject so big, it takes up two episodes. This week, John will teach you...
• Part 2 - The Homefront: In which John Green teaches you about World War 2, as it was lived on the home front. You'll learn about how the war changed...
The U.S. Navy's victory over the Japanese fleet at Midway Island halted Japanese expansion in the Pacific and shifted the momentum in favor of the Allies.
The Allied invasion of Normandy, France, marked a turning point in the war in Europe, as the forces established a foothold on the continent to begin liberating Western Europe from Nazi control.
One of the bloodiest battles of the Pacific, this engagement brought U.S. forces closer to Japan's home islands and highlighted the fierce resistance of the Japanese military.
Axis & Allies is a popular board game that simulates World War II strategy. Players control the Axis (Germany, Japan, Italy) or Allies (United Kingdom, United States, Soviet Union) and engage in military and economic decisions to conquer territories, build armies, and achieve victory through strategic planning and diplomacy.
This miniseries produced by Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks follows the journey of Easy Company, a paratrooper unit in the U.S. Army's 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment, from their training through their involvement in major battles in Europe.
A darkly comedic novel set in the Mediterranean theater of World War II, exploring the absurdities of bureaucracy and the effects of war on soldiers' mental states.
Directed by Christopher Nolan, this film depicts the evacuation of Allied soldiers from the beaches of Dunkirk, France, during the early stages of World War II.
"The Monuments Men" refers to a group of Allied soldiers and art experts during World War II. Their mission was to protect and recover cultural treasures stolen by the Nazis, safeguarding art, historical artifacts, and monuments. This effort aimed to preserve cultural heritage and return stolen works to their rightful owners.
Articles, Books, and Websites About the U.S. Involvement in World War II
This article analyzes the portrayal of Italian American servicemen in Hollywood films set in Italy during the Italian Campaign of World War II (1943-1945) and...
This qualitative study explored the verbal and art making responses of Japanese-American elders who experienced the trauma of internment during World War II. Six Nisei...