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Views of Europe
From the heartbreak of the French as the Nazis rolled into Paris to dogfights over Germany, see iconic images of Europe in World War II.
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Bombs over Britain
Cities including Liverpool, Plymouth and London were bombarded by the German Luftwaffe in World War II. Take a look at some of the images...
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Rationing
Rationing in Britain was announced early into World War II. Check out a typical weekly food ration for the people of wartime Blighty.
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Recipes
As World War II progressed, Britain became hungrier as the Ministry of Food instituted a rationing system which covered most kinds of food.
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Fact
The first shot of World War II was fired 20 years, 9 months, 19 days and 18 hours after the last shot of World War I was fired.
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Living With Strangers - Social Centre
This 1941 film, sponsored by the Ministries of Information and Health, presents an optimistic view of the Evacution Programme.
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Food Flashes
Food Flashes were a series of 'Kitchen Front' films produced during World War II to instruct the civilian population how to use rations.
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Home Front Britain - Episode 1
Jim Carter travels back in time to life on the Home Front during World War II, through the Ministry of Information’s unique films.
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