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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/
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
- The real-life WWII Rangers who make Steve McQueen and The Great Escape look like amateurs
One of the greatest yet most unheralded fighting units of World War II was so audacious, it made Steve McQueen and his band of POWs in The Great Escape look like amateurs.
Daily Mail. Mon, 30 Jun 2025 12:46:50 +0100.
- MI6 distances its new chief from Nazi grandfather
Blaise Metreweli "neither knew nor met" her grandfather, reportedly a chief Nazi informant during World War Two.
BBC News. Fri, 27 Jun 2025 18:49:03 GMT.
- Hegseth announces Navy oil tanker named after gay rights leader renamed after Medal of Honor winner
Navy tanker named after Harvey Milk, California's first openly gay politician, will be renamed for Oscar V. Peterson, who sacrificed his life saving others in World War II.
Fox News. Fri, 27 Jun 2025 12:26:42 -0400.
- Hegseth reveals new name for Navy ship that honored slain gay rights leader
The USNS Harvey Milk is being renamed the USNS Oscar V. Peterson in honor of a Navy chief watertender who died in World War II.
CBS News. Fri, 27 Jun 2025 11:42:00 -0400.
- Senegalese man files complaint against France over father's WWII killing
A Senegalese man has lodged a complaint against the French state accusing it of concealing the corpse of his colonial soldier father after killing him during World War II, his lawyer said on Wednesday.
The Local. Thu, 26 Jun 2025 09:05:39 +0200.
World War Bibliography
- Willmott, H. P., Robin Cross, and Charles Messenger. World War II. New York, NY. DK Publishing. 2008.
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