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KEY QUESTIONS:How did Britain resist and contribute to the defeat of Germany in the Second World War? How did the war change life in Britain?
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Links:Study the topic through films! These four classic films will give you a great insight:
Britain in World War II A Chronology of the period with hyperlinks BBC site: excellent Maps of World War II campaigns (detailed)
The 'Home Front' Essays on the Home Front by Joanne Oliver and Laura Cleland - must-read pieces!
Collected memories
a. The best way to understand the home front during WWII is to watch Hope and Glory, John Boorman's autobiographical film of life during the war from through (his own) child's eyes.
b. Mrs Lindley - School Air-raids Barrage balloon Sheffield Blitz Land Girls c. Mrs Horton - War breaks out Preparing Air-raids War production Lodgers Rationing d. Mrs Topping - American soldiers Sweet rations Air-raids War work Children e. Marion Clare - Blackout Rationing Air-raids War work Love f. Joyce Hardaker - War work Rationing g. Brenda Wood - Gas Masks Blackout Rationing Air-raids Canadian hero VE Day h. Thelma Hall - My War Starts. School. Rationing. Gas Masks. Clothes. Air Raids and Shelters. l. Hannah Hatfield's Spirit of Normandy prize-winning work on D-Day! o. An American soldier's letters p. Civvy Street in WWII (Tom Fletcher's memories) - wonderful account!
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Contents:
The 'Home Front'
Britain in World War II |
