Articles about "World war ii"
biography of Winston Churchill - british statesman and prime minister
Here is a biography on the life of Winston Churchill. It was created using the educational biographical framework.
http://712educators.about.com/cs/biographies/p/churchill.htm
Overview of World War II
How did World War II begin? Why did America get involved? What were the major events in Europe, the Pacific, and in America at home during World War II? Read this overview to find the answer to thesse questions and more.
http://americanhistory.about.com/od/worldwarii/a/wwiioverview.htm
Important Asian Battles
Twelve little-known battles that changed the course of Asian history forever, from the Battle of Gaugamela in 331 B.C., to the Battle of Kohima in 1944.
http://asianhistory.about.com/od/warsinasia/tp/10-Wars-That-Changed-Asia.htm
Memoirs of a Geisha - Book vs. Movie
Read a review of both the book and film versions of Memoirs of a Geisha by Arthur Golden. Find out whether Memoirs of a Geisha is worth reading and worth seeing.
http://bestsellers.about.com/od/fictionreviews/fr/memoirs_r.htm
Holocaust Literature Books
Stories, poems, memoirs, and other writings came out of the Holocaust, representing those who survived as well as the many who died. Anne Frank is one of the most famous victims of the Holocaust, but there were many others. Read about their lives and works.
http://classiclit.about.com/cs/toppicks/tp/aatp_holocaust.htm
Iwo Jima Memorial - U. S. Marine Corps War Memorial
Iwo Jima Memorial, U. S. Marine Corps War Memorial, in Arlington, Virginia, near Washington, DC, honors the Marines who have died defending the United States since 1775
http://dc.about.com/od/monuments/a/IwoJima.htm
The Post War Economy: 1945-1960
An examination of the American economy after World War II.
http://economics.about.com/od/useconomichistory/a/post_war.htm
Alien Registration Records
Alien registration records are an excellent source of family history information on U.S. immigrants who never became naturalized citizens. Learn more about the genealogical value of alien registration records, how to determine if an alien registration record exists for your ancestor, and how to obtain a copy of your ancestor's alien registration record.
http://genealogy.about.com/od/immigration/p/alien_cards.htm
Orkney's Italian Chapel - An Enduring Symbol of Peace From a Time of War
Read about the Italian Chapel on Orkney. The chapel,built by Italian POWs held on Orkney during World War II, has become an enduring symbol of peace. See the work of Moena artist Domenico Chioccchetti and other Italian POWs and learn about the enduring bond forged by the beautiful Italian Chapel of Orkney.
http://gouk.about.com/od/ukoffshoreislandstravel/ss/italianchapel.htm
Horror & Suspense Movies - By Category
An index of categories for the Horror & Suspense Movies guide site.
http://horror.about.com/od/currentmoviereviews/gr/feat_hrisng.htm