Where to find sources on World War II
Primary Sources
World War II - Modern History Sourcebook
Fordham University provides a list of links to online primary sources from the modern era.
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A great place for finding sources on modern warfare, particularly from a British perspective.
Second World War - UK National Archives
The British archive website which provides access to a huge range of materials.
Select Speeches of Winston Churchill - The Churchill Centre
The Churchill Centre was founded in 1968 to educate new generations on the leadership, statesmanship, vision, courage and boldness of Winston Spencer Churchill.
The German Propaganda Archive includes both propaganda itself and material produced for the guidance of propagandists. The goal is to help people understand the two great totalitarian systems of the twentieth century by giving them access to the primary material.
The National World War II Museum is home to thousands of oral histories and hundreds of thousands of photographs. This website offers the visitor a way to browse a sample of these collections and purchase images if interested
A collection of Australian newspapers from the past.
The British Parthé News Footage Archive
Find real primary source film footage of major historical events from the late 19th century to the late 20th century.
These historical sources trace several key diplomatic and political developments that contributed to the outbreak of the Second World War in Europe.
Fall of France in 1940 and Dunkirk
The following sources trace the rapid collapse of France in 1940 through a sequence of tightly connected events, beginning with the outbreak of war in 1939.
Sources on the Battle of Britain
The following sources examine the planning, causes, and early outcomes of the air war over Britain in WWII.
WWII North Africa Campaign Sources
The sources on this page were produced by participants and official historians from several nations and span the full arc of the campaign.
The following sources examine the planning, causes, and early outcomes of this invasion.
Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941
The sources collected here examine the attack and its immediate consequences from several standpoints.
WWII Pacific Sea Battles Sources
This page brings together six primary and secondary sources on major sea battles in the Pacific War.
WWII Kokoda Track Campaign Sources
The sources on this page examine the Kokoda Campaign of 1942, which formed part of the wider fighting in Papua during the Second World War.
Secondary Sources
An online academic database used by universities worldwide that is a superb resource for History students. To view full articles, you will require membership.
World War Two Flipboard Magazine
A collection of online articles and news reports about World War Two.
Please Note: Some internet browsers do not handle the Flipboard website very well, and it is sometimes better to have the Flipboard App on your device to view the magazine.
This searches internet sites for academic articles and books. It often only provides one or two pages, but it is often enough to find quotes and bibliographical details.
Search millions of free academic articles, chapters, and theses.