Remembrance Day

For almost six years from 1939 to 1945 Britain fought the toughest war it had ever experienced. World War II was total war - every person, every business, every service was involved.

Britain did not fight alone, the war also involved many countries. World War II involved 61 countries with 1.7 billion people (three quarters of the world's population).

Fifty million people lost their lives and hundreds of millions people were injured.

How did the Second World War start?

After World War One ended in 1918, Germany had to give up land and was banned from having armed forces.

Why did the Second World War start?

The Second World War was started by Germany in an unprovoked attack on Poland. Britain and France declared war on Germany after Hitler had refused to abort his invasion of Poland.

Countries
What countries fought on which side? (Axis and Allies)

Leaders
Who were the main leaders in World War Two?

Protection
How did people protect themselves during the war?

Effects of war
What effect did the war have on people?

Homefront
What was the Home Front?

End of Second World War
When did World War II end?

Work by our students

A War Time Diary
We asked our Year 6 to imagine what it was like to be a child during the war and to write a diary as though they were adults reflecting back on their experiences. As part of their research they had the opportunity to interview someone who had experienced living during the war.

Britain at war during the early years
One of our student's research on Britain at war during the early years.

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