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World War II
World War II involved many countries around the globe fighting against each other, including the UK. It lasted six years, from 1939-1945.

​The War became a global conflict after the German military, led by Adolf Hitler, invaded Poland in 1939 because he wanted to take some of their land for Germany. 

France and Britain declared war on Germany because they didn’t think what Germany was doing was right, then Italy joined with Germany, and gradually other countries in Europe and around the world became involved with either the Allies or the Axis powers.

​Life during the Second World War was very difficult.

Some of the areas we will cover include:
  • Timelines
  • Causes
  • Maps to show movements
  • Lives
  • Food
  • Clothing
Picture

Key Vocabulary
Useful Links
  • allies
  • axis
  • Winston Churchill
  • Adolf Hitler
  • blitz
  • evacuee
  • air raid
  • shelter
  • rationing
  • gas mask
  • ​black out
  • home front
World War II | TheSchoolRun
World War Two - BBC Teach
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  • Home
  • About Us
    • Head Teacher welcome
    • Vision Statement
    • Character Muscles
    • School Organisation
    • The School Day
    • Governing Team
    • Vacancies
    • Finance
    • Contact Us
  • Key Information
    • School Development Plan
    • 2021-22 Achievement
    • 2018-19 Achievement
    • Safeguarding
    • Admissions
    • Policies
    • Ofsted
    • SEND
    • Pupil Premium Report
    • PE DFE Funding Report
    • COVID Catch-Up Premium
    • The Grand Plan
    • Teacher Training
  • Parents/Community
    • School Community
    • School Uniform
    • Our School
  • The Grand Plan
    • Autumn Term
    • Spring Term
    • Summer Term
  • Curiosity Curriculum