Vocabulary relating to the topic of the Second World War
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evacuation |
During the Second World War there was organised evacuation of children from London to the countryside,.
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evacuees |
Many evacuees were sent to stay with families in the countryside where bombing was thought to be less of a danger.
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propaganda |
Propaganda was used by both the Axis countries and the Allied countries during the war.
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bombing |
The Blitz, was nightly, heavy bombing attacks on cities.
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Allies |
Britain, the U.S., France and Russia were allies during the war and were known collectively as the Allies.
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Axis |
Propaganda was used by both the Axis countries and the Allied countries during the war.
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Rhineland |
Between the two World Wars the Rhineland referred to the whole occupied and demilitarised zone West of the Rhine river.
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Versailles |
The Treaty of Versailles was the peace treaty signed after the end of World War 1.
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Pacific |
The U.S. began engaging in war in the Pacific after the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbour.
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Luftwaffe |
The Luftwaffe are the German air force.
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invasion |
The invasion of Poland led to the end of Britain's policy of appeasement towards the Nazis and war was declared.
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home |
Do you agree it's time to go home?
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guard |
The security guard noticed the group because they acted suspiciously.
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rationing |
Rationing of food was introduced during the Second World War.
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