US Military History: Getting Started

This research guide provides information about a variety of sources useful for conducting historical research on United States military history.

Click on one of the tabs on this guide to locate general and specific information on one of one listed US wars, or click on the tabs to find information in books, scholarly and popular articles, newspaper articles, government reports, and archive source. The general internet is a good source of information but always start your research on the UW Libraries page to access the most relevant information.

If you need help with your research, see the Ask a Librarian box for a list of ways to contact a librarian.

UW Libraries QuickSearch: includes the collections of the University Libraries, UW Law Library, and the American Heritage Center.

Prospector: a unified catalog of twenty-three academic, public and special libraries in Colorado and Wyoming. UW students, faculty and staff can borrow materials from Prospector.

Interlibrary Loan: UW students, faculty and staff can request books, journal volumes, journal articles and other materials, regardless of whether it is available in the UW Libraries, online or in libraries around the world. A free service!