Supporting War Efforts at Home

He Knew the Meaning of Sacrifice

Posters to remind civilian America of the suffering and sacrifices
that were being made by its armed forces overseas.

Jewish Persecution

The Holocaust: An Historical Summary

Timeline of the events of the Holocaust.

Varian Fry

Varian Fry helped save thousands of endangered refugees escape from Nazi terror during World War II.

National Holocaust Museum

This site is dedicated to the memory of Jews persecuted during World War II.

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LINKS FOR CAITLIN"S STORY

Guadalcanal

Guadalcanal

A brutal battle over an island in the Pacific ocean.

Garrett's Skyhole

A Marine diary of a soldier on Guadalcanal.

The Guadalcanal Campaign

The United States surprise attack on Japan.

Weapons

Science Efforts during WWII

Weapons and Army vehicles invented during the war.

Springfield Rifle Web Page

Service history and present-day information about the Springfield Rifle.

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LINKS FOR KAYCIE"S STORY

War Ships

Prelude to War

Military planners warn that Japan would be our next enemy.

The Sinking of USS Indianapolis

Resources for learning about the USS Indianapolis.

Naval Historical Center

Large collection of information about the history of the navy including photos and museums to visit.

Pearl Harbor: Remembered

Created to honor the survivors of Pearl Harbor, their families, and friends and to those who died during the attack on that Sunday morning in December, 1941.

Enola Gay Perspectives:WWII Background and Timeline

A brief history and timeline of the war in the Pacific.

Scurvy

Pitsco's Ask-An-Expert: Health

E-mail experts in the health field for information about diseases such as scurvy.

Typhoons

The Weather Channel Glossary

Look up weather terms in this online glossary.

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LINKS FOR BEN"S STORY

Rationing

Powers of Persuasion

Persuading civilians to support the Army and join clubs.

Women's War Efforts

A collection of posters trying to get women to join the armed forces.

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LINKS TO MORE STORIES ABOUT WORLD WAR II

Private Art

A collection of World War II letters to and from home.

Victory in Europe: The End of the War through the Eyes of a Teenager

A World War II story from a teenager's point of view.

What Did You Do in the War Grandma?

An Oral History of Rhode Island Women during World War II.
Written by students in the Honors English Program at South Kingstown High School

War Era Links

Really good collection of WWII Links.