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WW2

Overview

This unit investigates what life was like living on the Homefront in Britain during WW2, as well as the contributions of the Commonwealth to allow debate on how far World War 2 was a global conflict.

Example Key Words

Armistice

An agreement to stop fighting

Commonwealth

Countries which previously belonged to the British Empire

Allied Forces

Countries fighting against Nazi Germany, e.g. UK, France, USA, USSR

Blitzkrieg

A lightening war. An intense military campaign to bring about victory.

Resources

360 VR experience: Get an idea of what it was like sheltering in an underground station during the London Blitz. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8FpQM6FEqWE