World War II (WWII) lasted from 1939 to 1945 and included the majority of the the world's nations. This war was fought globally and was an example of a "total war," blurring the lines between civilian and military resources. The two alliances involved in the war were the Allies and the Axis. Casualties amounted to over between 65 and 85 million, including civilians and military from both sides, making this war the deadliest in human history.
This guide has been developed to provide links to resources that could be useful in research about the World War II. It provides information on searching WestCat and I-Share, indexes that can be used to locate information about World War II history and links to digital and other collections that could be used for research about World War II.
If you have any questions or need assistance, please ask at the Main Reference Desk (2nd Floor, Malpass Library), the Government Publications Information Desk (4th Floor, Malpass Library) or the Quad Cities Library. The Libraries also provide assistance via e-mail.
For more information about World War II resources in the Libraries, use the Ask a Question form on the Government Information Unit website. Information about resources available in Archives and Special Collections is available via e-mail: malpass-archives@wiu.edu.
This guide was developed by students working in Government Information, supplemented with information from:
Linda Zellmer
Government Information & Data Services Librarian
Liaison to Biology, Geography, Geology & Agriculture
Malpass Library, 415
309-298-2722
