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If you know someone who served in World War II, and who collects literature about that time, then these are some gift ideas that they might enjoy.

The United States underwent a resurgence in all areas of life and economy following World War II. This paper discusses this "golden age" of the American experience.

Nine McKean County vets delve into their memories of World War II: Original Reporting by Josh Hatcher

Many elementary, grade school and high school text books do not include the contributions of African-American soldiers and leaders of World War II. Allow me to tell you about a few of them.

The twenty-five years following World War II symbolize all the political institutions of an international warfare without the actual combat.

The Second World War inspired many epic films that recreate major battles with some degree of accuracy. Battle of the Bulge isn't one of them.

Veterans deserve special consideration for the sacrifice's they made and their service to their country. This article relates what you can do to give them an appropriate and cherished gift.

It's really not surprising that a midwestern town like Emporia is determined to pay tribute to American Veterans. But the extent of the celebration, now that's surprising.

The New York State Military Museum and Veterans Research Center is a one of a kind museum, with artifacts that cannot be found elsewhere.

As Veterans Day approaches, our hearts go out to the families of our soldiers serving at war. Our thoughts are drawn to the sacrifices of our young men and women overseas. Our memories flash to the past, of the stories of our fathers and grandfathers.

The Southern historical interpretation of the Civil War is reviewed from its infancy to its acceptance nationally, and finally its legacy is discussed.

Newscaster Bob Woodruff suffered a traumatic brain injury from a bomb blast, while on assignment in Iraq. He is back to tell his story, and to speak out for the Iraq War veterans with traumatic brain injury, who are not getting the care they need to recover.

Use one of these ten movies to enrich your social studies World War II curriculum.

. Eve of World War II In 1931 Japan attacked Manchuria and pounding the Chinese defense. Italy started to attack Ethiopia, while Germany, where Hitler organized Nazis, undertook a large rearmament.

In France during World War II, a group of brave individuals banded together to free their country from the occupying German Force. This group resisted the German force and showed courage in the darkest hour of their country's history.

Audie Murphy, a farmboy from Texas, became the most decorated GI in World War II and in the years following the war became one of Hollywood's brightest stars.

A footnote in many history textbooks chapters dealing with all of the events surrounding World War II, there are many lessons to be learned from Japanese internment during World War II.

Axis and Allies is an amazing board game in which you control the Axis or Allied powers during the World War II era. You build armies, manage a unstable economy, and develop the most advanced weapons in order to emerge victorious.

During World War II, the Tuskegee Airmen fought on the front lines of the air war as well as the front lines of race relations. The legacy of these pilots is discussed in Los Angeles.

Sea Cloud, the private yacht owned by Post Cereal heiress Marjorie Merriweather Post, made military history during its service as IX-99 during World War II as the first experimental vessel for racial integration in the U.S. Navy.

A look into some of those found guilty during the Nuremburg trials after World War II.

Matt Urban was a fearless and dedicated leader of his men in World War II. This article relates how he won the Medal of Honor and the respect of his country.

This paper details the global changes caused by World War I and II. It looks specifically at England and the United States, and it uses exclusively the editorials found in the English publication "The Spectator."

During World War II, before he was elected Pope, John XXIII, was instrumental in saving thousands of European Jews from Naxi extermination.

This is an alternative history speculating what would happen following a German victory over Russia in World War II.

The Big Three, the U S, Great Britain, and the Soviet Union worked together for years with one common goal in mind: defeating Nazi Germany. In February of 1945, these Ally forces met at Yalta for the second of three conferences regarding World War II.

This is a review of the game, The Outfit. Defeat the Nazis during World War II by being the best squad leader you can be.

The story of the USS Kidd, a World War II destroyer, told using excerpts from one sailor's wartime journal.

A list of some of my favorite films set during and after World War II.

Comparative size ranking, considering length and gross tonnage, culled and compiled by the author from historic documents in the public domain for his World War II books.

The conventional wisdom suggests that World War II was inevitable due to the effects of the Treaty of Versailles. A closer look reveals that many steps could have been taken along the way to stop it before it occurred.

A survey of the causes of World War II and how Hitler was able to rise to power.

The Treaty of Versailles was but one contributing factor to the rise of Hitler and World War II. In fact, it was the greedy capitalists willing to bet the future of stockholders who bear more blame.

Two of the greatest struggles that America has been involved in since the end of World War II have revolved around opposing ideologies.

These items have been culled from nearly a thousand items in the writer's 1982 tome "The World War II Quiz & Fact Book" published by Harper & Row

Multi-lingual Moe Berg was a baseball player and World War II spy who spied on Japan and Germany.

This article will explain to you how America was like after World War II

Harry Potter is a strikingly accurate allegory for World War II. Voldemort as HItler, Dumbledore as Churchill and Death Eaters as Nazis are all examined here.

During World War II Chinese and Japanese women were horribly mistreated with alarming frequency. By looking at fictional and real victims of this violence, it is better understood what these women went through.

The horrors of World War II began with Hitler's Blitzkrieg of Poland at 4:45 a.m. on September 1, 1939 -- it all started with a set of faked attacks on Germany.

The Eastern Front during World War II was the scene of some of the most brutal fighting in the history of warfare...

The arrival of Pearl Harbor day always takes me back to my memories of World War II. They are few, considering my young age at the time, but I will probably never forget them.

Yes. Yes they did. The Swiss chose not to distinguish between fascist hatemongering and humanity even during World War II.

A paper detailing the different methods and types of propaganda used during World War II, for both the Allies and the Axis.

During World War II, the citizens of the United States endured the rationing of many goods that we hold dear now, including certain foods (meat, coffee, sugar, processed goods, etc), gas and shoes. This article describes why and how rationing was implemented.

After 9/11 many Americans were comparing the attacks to Pearl Harbor and the War on Terror to World War II. How many would compare them that way now? Not many I bet.

The United States has tried Ron Paul's ideas before World War II - have we really receded so much that we'll try them all over again?