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New! World War 2 WikiMuseumDid one of your family members serve in World War 2? Add them to the new collaborative e-museum. If they're still living consider starting with these World War 2 interview questions and then adding the interview to the museum.
The Ardennes: December 16, 1944In "The Longest Winter: The Battle of the Bulge and the Epic Story of WWII's Most Decorated Platoon" Alex Kershaw tells the tale of the 394th's I&R platoon. Here are two meaty excerpts from this new book.The National World War II MemorialFew people realize that the WWII memorial that opened in Washington on Memorial Day, 2004, was seventeen years in the making. For many veterans, it was "their last battle."D-DayResources and links on Operation Overlord, the Allied invasion of occupied Europe that 60 years ago on D-Day, June 6, 1944. We just added two new features:
Band of BrothersThe heroic paratroopers of Easy Company were made famous by the late Stephen Ambrose and the terrific Band of Brothers HBO mini-series now on DVD. Read this e-chapter from the original book, including the story of how they routed two full companies of Germans, their night rescue of British paratroopers, and more.A Brief History of WWIIThis 16-page e-text makes for a good introduction, refresher, or reference on the history of the war.WWII Image GalleryBrowse WWII posters, prints, and WWII clip art, including a collection of posters issued by the U.S. government. Some seem appropriate for our own time (such as "United We Win" and "Rosie the Riveter's "We Can Do It!", and some are just fun to browse ("When you ride alone, you ride with Hitler!").Patton in North AfricaThis excerpt from Douglas Porch's new 2004 book "The Path to Victory: The Mediterranean Theater in World War II" describes the flamboyant, controversial George Patton in his mission "to kick II Corps in the butt."The Burma RoadIn his recent book, "The Burma Road," Donovan Webster vividly recreates the missions and adventures of Vinegar Joe Stilwell and others who served in the China-India-Burma theater in World War II. It's a entertaining, informative read. Here's an excerpt.
Codebreaking and the Battle of MidwayHow codebreaking enabled the decisive American victory at Midway — the dramatic battle that halted Japanese expansion in its tracks and changed the path of history.America's Elite TroopsAn introduction to the Airborne, Gliders, Rangers, and 1st Special Service Force.
American HeroesInspiring stories and details about the American heroes of World War II who were recognized with the Congressional Medal of Honor.World War 2 Family HistoryWikiTree is a new collaborative history site that starts with individuals and families — your own or a significant figure from history — and grows with the help of family and friends. Give it a try! Hundreds of participants have started pages for themselves, and some have started pages for significant figures from World War 2 including General James Doolittle, Rear-Admiral Felix B. Stump, "Sweetheart of World War 2" singer Frances Langford, and Franklin Delano Roosevelt.If you have no idea where to start, check out this article on researching a family member's involvement in World War 2. For something to bring to a family party here are printable family tree diagrams. One has the famous V-J Day Times Square kiss in the background. Chris Whitten P.S. Do you have a home page? Please add a link to us and help keep World War II history alive. Thank you! |
WWII E-CardsDo you have a friend or family member that shares your interest in history? Send them a World War II virtual postcard. Sending a card is completely free and private, and it only takes about two minutes. You can choose a card such as:
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