World Wars, 1863-1974

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World Wars, 1863-1974

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Introduction

The World Wars comprises 11 unique primary source collections, including materials as diverse as official government reports, periodical literature, and soldiers’ diaries. The featured collections touch upon all the major political, diplomatic, and military upheavals of the early twentieth century, not just in the West, but in Asia, too. Naturally, the first and second world wars are covered extensively, as is their aftermath. Unlike more traditional resources, this series encompasses many different subjects, from strategy and intelligence to the Holocaust and international law. It also explores the relationship between allies, as well as enemies.

This series therefore provides scholars with a detailed overview of one of the most important periods in modern history, allowing them to focus on minutiae or much broader trends.

Dates Covered

1863-1974

Contributors

Bodleian Library
British Library
Cumbria Archive Service
Hull University Archives
Imperial War Museum
The National Archives (UK)
National Army Museum
Oxford Centre for Methodism and Church History
University of Warwick Modern Records Centre

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Smiddy, Massey, and Howard, in hats, stood against a stone wall

Licensed to access British Diplomacy from the Unification of Germany to the Spanish Civil War, 1863–1939

Contributor Cumbria Archive Service Contents 8 Volumes, 103 Documents (37,286 Pages)

A black and white image of POWs at a re-education camp.

Licensed to access Building a New Germany: Denazification and Political Re-education, 1944–1948

Contributor The National Archives (UK) Contents 1 Volumes, 46 Documents (3,701 Pages)

Beige background with red and black lettering. There is a letter header to the Ministry of Information, stamped with a red SECRET stamp. Underneath it reads U.S. Secret Equals British Secret Confidential. Over the top of the image are various symbols depicting a code language.

Licensed to access Censorship: Policy and Practice During the Second World War

Contributor The National Archives (UK) Contents 1 Volumes, 96 Documents (17,397 Pages)

Cartoon drawing shows a World War I veteran walking on his hands, dragging his entrails behind him. He approaches a man, who sits on a chair and leans over to give him a medal for his service as a soldier.

Licensed to access Conscientious Objection During World War 1

Contributor Hull University Archives Contents 2 Volumes, 13 Documents (6,888 Pages)

An image taken from within a trench. A soldier stands and looks directly at the camera, with other soldiers behind him.

Licensed to access Life on the Front Line: Diaries, News, and Letters from the First World War, 1914–1919

Contributor Imperial War Museum; Oxford Centre for Methodism and Church History Contents 6 Volumes, 62 Documents (14,886 Pages)

An image of a crowd of people all performing the Nazi salute. Highlighted in a red circle is a man refusing to salute, showing his defiance and support of anti-fascism.

Licensed to access Life under Nazi Rule: Reports by Anti-Fascists in Occupied Europe, 1933–1945

Contributor University of Warwick Modern Records Centre Contents 2 Volumes, 14 Documents (2,016 Pages)

An image of an aircraft spotter searching the sky with binoculars during the Battle of Britain, World War 2. St. Paul's Cathedral is in the background.

Licensed to access Military Intelligence Files: Land, Sea & Air, 1938–1974

Contributor The National Archives (UK) Contents 12 Volumes, 106 Documents (73,343 Pages)

A map laid across a table. People are stood around the map and pointing at areas.

Licensed to access Military Tactics and the Rise of Modern Warfare, 1881–1935

Contributor National Army Museum Contents 9 Volumes, 68 Documents (6,190 Pages)

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World Wars, 1863-1974

What's Inside

Introduction

Dates Covered

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Licensed to access Home Office papers, HO 262/6, 1939-1944

Licensed to access Vol. XII

Licensed to access Index of contents

Licensed to access Vol. XIII

Licensed to access Bloor, Captain W.H.

Licensed to access Bundy, Major A.E.

Licensed to access Clements, 2nd Lieutenant W.H.T.

Licensed to access Colquhoun, Lieutenant Colonel Sir I.

Licensed to access Edwards, Brigadier General G.T.G.