World War II History Reference Library

A Brief History of WWII

This 16-page e-text makes for a good introduction or refresher on World War II history. Includes sections for the War in Europe and the Pacific War with short discussions on the outbreak of war, the U.S. entrance, the campaigns in North Africa, Sicily, and Italy, the massive D-Day invasion of Fortress Europe, the long period of attrition that followed, and the bloody Battle of the Bulge that marked the beginning of the end of Nazi Germany ... plus discussions on Japan's offensive, the turning point in the Pacific, the twin drives to American victory, and the aftermath. There's also a page with recommended books for further reading.

World War II Timeline

A detailed calendar of the key events of the war from the German invasion of Czechoslovakia to the Japanese surrender.

World War II History by Nation

Basic information on the role of nearly every nation directly involved in the war from Albania to Yugoslavia.

World War II Index/Glossary of Terms

Definitions and links for common military acronymns, uncommon lingo, and proper names from Aachen and AAF to Wehrmacht and WIA.

The Congressional Medal of Honor

Fascinating, inspiring stories and details about the 440 American heroes who were recognized with the Congressional Medal of Honor. There are separate pages for almost every battle and campaign of the war, including North Africa, Sicily, Italy, D-Day, the battles through France, Battle of the Bulge, the final offensive against Germany; Pearl Harbor, Bataan and Corregidor, Battle of the Coral Sea, Battle off Savo Island, Buna, Guadalcanal, New Georgia, Bougainville, and the rest of the Solomons, Tarawa, Kwajalein and Eniwetok, Saipan, Guam, Tinian, New Guinea, Peleliu Island, Leyte, Luzon, Iwo Jima, Okinawa, and other Pacific battles. Plus there are special pages for the Air Corps, Airborne, Cavalry, and submariners.

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