World War II Commemoration

World War II ended on September 2, 1945 with the formal surrender of Japan aboard the U.S. battleship Missouri in Tokyo Bay. To commemorate the 50th anniversary of the end of the war, we have put together what we believe to be the definitive collection of World War II historical materials on the Web.

• The Story of World War II
  Read all about the conflict, its causes, its heroes, and its long-term impact on history. Articles drawn from the authoritative Encyclopedia Americana.

• Biographies & Articles
  More informative articles about the war, organized by person and topic, are here for study and reflection. Articles drawn from the authoritative Encyclopedia Americana.

• Air Combat Films
  We have compiled three World War II air war mini-documentaries. Download each and watch history unfold in the skies over Europe.

• Photographs
  Photographs from the National Archives illustrate both the triumph and tragedy of war.

• World War II History Test
  Take the challenging 25-question test on World War II history.

• World War II Links
  Many web sites have World War II as a focus. Here is our list of some of the best.