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World War Information
- World War Two
This site features information about the worldwide military conflict of World War II, which involved 61 countries and lasted from 1939-1945. Links to additional World War II resources are also provided.
www.world-war-two.org/
- World War One
This site features information about World War I, which lasted from 1914 to 1918, and involved most of the world's superpowers.
www.world-war-one.org/
- World War I Trenches (Digital Image)
These preserved trenches from World War I in France were dug in the deep woods, giving soldiers the cover they needed during battle. Today they are empty but for a couple of inches of snow, and the scene is peaceful and serene.
www.world-war-one.org/search.htm
- World War II - European Theatre
Learn about the European battles of World War II on this helpful website, which also includes photographs and historical information about many important battles.
www.world-war-two.org/europe.htm
- Discount Stores
Discount stores date back to the late 1940s and early 1950s, just after the end of World War II. They were conceived during the post-war economic boom, to serve the consumer needs of baby boomer families.
www.Discount-Stores.us/
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Antique Biplane (Photograph)
Antique airplanes are reminiscent of an era gone by. This photo shows the rotary motor and wooden propeller of a red World War I era biplane that is on display at the Air & Space Museum in San Diego's Balboa Park.
www.Photo-Album.us/biplane.htm
- Toothbrushes
Toothbrushes are used along with toothpaste to clean the teeth. The modern toothbrush was invented in 1850 but became widely used during World War I.
www.Toothbrushes.us/
World War Directory Page(s)
- World War Page on Jumblex.org
Visit this world-war category page on jumblex.org to find editorially-reviewed resources about this topic.
http://en.jumblex.org/world-war/
World War News
- Alaska law enforcement responds to World War II-era plane crash with 2 people on board
A World War II-era plane crashed along a river near Fairbanks, Alaska, on Tuesday afternoon shortly after taking off from the international airport, local authorities said.
Fox News. Tue, 23 Apr 2024 17:38:03 -0400.
- Secret army of women who broke Nazi codes get belated recognition
At least 77 students from the women-only college at Cambridge University were recruited to the code breaking station during World War II.
CBS News. Tue, 23 Apr 2024 15:36:00 -0400.
- This Chinese American Aviatrix Overcame Racism to Fly for the U.S. During World War II
A second-generation immigrant, Hazel Ying Lee was the first Chinese American woman to receive her pilot's license
Smithsonian. Tue, 23 Apr 2024 11:15:00 +0000.
- Papuan leader dismisses Biden 'cannibalism' remark
James Marape says the US president had a "blurry moment" when describing his uncle's fate in World War Two.
BBC News. Mon, 22 Apr 2024 12:05:58 GMT.
- Not so cheap as chips! Potato prices soar as the cost of Britain's record rainfall hits shopping baskets
Some farmers, whose land has been under water for months due to Britain's record rainfall face having no spring harvest of veg for the first time since the Second World War .
Daily Mail. Sun, 21 Apr 2024 02:02:47 +0100.
World War Bibliography
- Willmott, H. P., Robin Cross, and Charles Messenger. World War II. New York, NY. DK Publishing. 2008.
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