WW II Archive – Resources
Introduction
Welcome to the Resources section of WW II Archive.
This page serves as a central reference hub for key terminology, archival sources, and scholarly research used throughout the site. It is designed to support readers, researchers, and enthusiasts in exploring the Second World War in a structured, academically rigorous way.
All content on WW II Archive is based on archival sources, military histories, and peer-reviewed research. Dates and events follow consensus historiography.
1. Glossary
A curated list of key military, strategic, and historical terms used across WW II Archive.
Click each term to view definitions and context.
Examples:
- Blitzkrieg – German doctrine of rapid, combined-arms warfare emphasizing speed, surprise, and coordination between armored units, infantry, and air power.
- Operation Barbarossa – Germany’s large-scale invasion of the Soviet Union in 1941, opening the Eastern Front.
- Wolfpack – Coordinated group of U-boats attacking Allied convoys in the Atlantic.
- Strategic Bombing – Aerial campaigns aimed at undermining enemy infrastructure and civilian morale.
2. References
A curated list of primary archival, institutional, and scholarly sources consulted in the preparation of WW II Archive content.
National & Government Archives
- National Archives (UK) – https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk
- National Archives and Records Administration (NARA, US) – https://www.archives.gov/research/military/ww2
- Bundesarchiv (Germany) – https://www.bundesarchiv.de/EN
- Archives Nationales (France) – https://www.archives-nationales.culture.gouv.fr
- Australian War Memorial Archives – https://www.awm.gov.au/collection
- Library and Archives Canada – https://www.bac-lac.gc.ca/eng
Academic & Research Institutions
- Imperial War Museums (UK) – https://www.iwm.org.uk
- US Army Center for Military History – https://history.army.mil
- Royal United Services Institute (RUSI, UK) – https://www.rusi.org
- Deutsches Historisches Museum (Germany) – https://www.dhm.de
- National WWII Museum (New Orleans, US) – https://www.nationalww2museum.org
Peer-Reviewed Journals
- Journal of Military History – https://www.smh-hq.org/jmh.html
- War in History – https://journals.sagepub.com/home/war
- The Journal of Strategic Studies – https://www.tandfonline.com/toc/fjss20/current
Digitized Collections & Maps
- Europeana 1914–1945 – https://www.europeana.eu
- Fold3 WWII Records – https://www.fold3.com
- David Rumsey Historical Map Collection – https://www.davidrumsey.com
- HyperWar Project – http://www.ibiblio.org/hyperwar
Standard Reference Works
- Keegan, John. The Second World War. London: Penguin, 1989.
- Weinberg, Gerhard L. A World at Arms: A Global History of World War II. Cambridge University Press, 1994.
- Overy, Richard. Why the Allies Won. London: W.W. Norton, 1995.
- Glantz, David M. When Titans Clashed: How the Red Army Stopped Hitler. University Press of Kansas, 1995.
3. Methodology Note
WW II Archive content is developed with strict adherence to historical scholarship and archival evidence.
- Events are selected for their strategic significance and impact on the war’s overall direction.
- Dates and narratives follow consensus historiography.
- Interpretations are supported by peer-reviewed research and primary-source documentation.
4. Navigation Tips
- Use the Glossary for unfamiliar terms.
- Use References to verify sources or expand research.
- Timeline and Campaign pages link directly to supporting documents and case studies in this section.