WORLD WAR 11

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WORLD WAR 11

• 1939 - 1945

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STANDING ALONE
I have nothing to offer but blood,toil, tears
and sweat. You ask,What is our aim? I can answer
in one word Victory. This is part of a speech
made by Winston Churchill when he became Prime
Minister in May 1940. But then, victory seemed a
long way off.
The German forces had already conquered much of
Europe . By 20 May, they reached the English
Channel. More than 500,000 British and French
troops were trapped on the French coast at
Dunkirk. 340,000 were safely rescued back to
Britain. On 17 June France surrendered. Most of
north- west Europe was now in Hitlers hands. The
German leader began to plan the invasion of
Britain, only 34 kilometres away.
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CALLING YOU

• Posters urged people to join the services.
• Gas masks were issued in case of gas attack.
• Air raid shelters were built.
• Sandbags were piled round buildings to protect
  against bombs.
• White lines were painted on roads to prevent
  accidents in the blackout.

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RATIONING
And what could you buy for how many coupons  
Mackintosh or Raincoat 7 Mackintosh or Raincoat
(Lined) 10 Gentleman's Suit 8 Ladies
Dress 5 Jacket or Blazer 6 Jacket or Blazer
(Lined) 8 Gents Trousers or Women's
Slacks 6 Cardigan, Jumper or Sweater 5 Girls Gym
Tunic 4 Men/Women's Pyjamas 6 Men's
Shirt 4 Underpants or Knickers 2 Ladies/Gents
Shoes and Boots 2 Socks, Stockings, Ties
Hankies 1.
  .  MINISTRY OF FOOD PRIORITIES 1. Increased
consumption of potatoes, oatmeal, cheese, carrots
and      green vegetables.  2. One pint of milk
a day to be supplied to children under 15,     
expectant and/or nursing mothers.  3. Vitamins A
D which occur naturally in butter, are to be
added      to margarine.  4. Extra calcium to
be added to 'National Bread'
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Book Reviews
Sarah reviewing Carries War by Nina Bawden
Sandy reviewing Goodnight Mr Tom by Michelle
Magorian
Holly reviewing War Game by Michael Foreman
Claire reviewing Friend or Foe by Michael Morpungo
Thank you children.
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The End
The End
The End