Research Guides
Encyclopedias provide articles summarizing information on a particular topic, and are valuable for providing factual information and context in a brief format. The UW Libraries subscribe to a number of online encyclopedias. Below are links to articles from five of these encyclopedias directly pertaining to war and occupation in Northern Europe during World War II.
This companion is a valuable resource for background information and details on the nations and events of World War II. It covers every aspect of World War II, including detailed surveys of Baltic and Nordic nations, domestic and economic issues, resistance efforts, and more.
Articles in this survey of European history from the beginning of World War I to the present place the events of World War II in the broader context of 20th-century political and cultural history.
This comprehensive guide to over 150 invasions and occupations includes background on the Soviet invasion of Finland and the Nazi invasion of Denmark and Norway.
This resource provides background and details on many aspects of the Holocaust and the nations affected by it.
This exhaustive and organized overview of Jewish life and knowledge provides valuable background information on the Jewish diaspora, placing the events of the Holocaust and World War II in the broader context of Jewish history.