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Strategic studies have retained the thinking of Karl von Clausewitz at its core. The Prussian General's understanding of war by reference to the political process saw wars as the "continuation of politics by other means" (Clausewitz, 1997). In conflict research, this has become the most widely quoted definition of war. What made Clausewitz's work 'On War' so successful was that he wrote about war by focusing on its general aspects, or more simply, on the spirit of war as he saw it. In this way, war no longer drew on narrow and specific contexts, but rather became understood, as an enduring phenomenon, in general terms.

A must see site for learning about World War I.

project censored article on former Indiana gov Mitch Daniels now president of Purdue's effort to root out Zinn's work from being used by teachers.  article notes contrast of Ziinn's treatment of US imperialism compared with a standard history text used in Indiana that devotes all of two paragraphs to the US war with Mexico that ended with Mexico "ceding" i(n the euphemistic curricular language) almost 1/2 it's territory to the US--while not mentioning any dissent about this war.  In contrast, Zinn's people's history devotes a whole chapter to the conflict. 

This is an amazing history resource which plots each bomb dropped in the London Blitz during the Second World War. Click on the point on the map to view information and photos. http://ictmagic.wikispaces.com/History

Digital copies of World War II poster that can be downloaded and printed! Plus, an excellent photo blog about the Statue of Liberty.

Great Civil War blog and internet resource resource hub for educators.

Explore the triumphs and tragedy of WWII with these 12 websites.

A blog aimed at helping teachers integrate technology into lessons about the Civil War.

An interactive map and chronology of the major battles of the civil war.

Greg Wimmer's class combined art and history to create a symbolic Civil War quilt

Conflicts mapped by timeline using Google Maps!

infographic on location/history of wars

Browse the timeline of war and conflict across the globe. Great for showing geographical connections to historical events

Civilization is a popular series of strategy games where players must build empires, trade and wage war. It is also a personal favourite of mine. This is a fab free downloadable version which could be useful in many areas of the curriculum, including money and area in maths and learning about cultures from the past. http://ictmagic.wikispaces.com/History

A well made site detailing the life and diary of Anne Frank. View the place where she lived and the people with her through her years in hiding. http://ictmagic.wikispaces.com/History

Use this site to enhance lessons about US History.  Facts, multimedia, and objects are provide to help bring history alive.

Interactive exhibitions of all the conflicts the US has been a part of. Includes in-class lessons for major wars.

Interactive poster

"Debating societies may seem to be the preserve of Oxbridge and private schools, but there is a place for debating in classrooms everywhere, argues Gemma Jones Debating societies may seem to be the preserve of Oxbridge and private schools, but there is a place for debating in classrooms everywhere. From 'Why William Won the Battle of Hastings' to 'causes of the First World War', history is a natural subject to use debates to deepen knowledge in lessons. However, across the curriculum there is scope to engage the pupils in a structured debate to challenge misconceptions, structure arguments and encourage independent study. Additionally, participating in debates can develop confidence and public speaking skills."