World war two By Sophie Wotherspoon

Contents  Adolf Hitler facts Adolf Hitler facts  World war two clothing World war two clothing  World war two jobs World war two jobs  The blitz The blitz  Food and rationing Food and rationing

Adolf Hitler fact’s  Hitler loved the circus, especially the acrobats.  He never took his coat off, no matter how hot it got.  He didn’t exercise and didn’t like sports.  Only one of Hitler’s 5 siblings survived childhood, his sister Paula.  Hitler was temporarily blind from a mustard gas attack during world war 1.  he had a cat named schnitzel.

World war two clothing The war put pressure on clothes manufacturing. Clothes rationing was announced on 1 June 1941 coupon allegations decreased as the war progressed. extra coupons were given to children. In 1942 the ‘Make Do and Mend’ campaign was launched to encourage people to make their existing supplies of clothes last longer. The ability to repair, renovate and make ones own clothes became increasingly important.

jobs ScientistsDoctorsSchool teachers Railway and dock workers, Utility Workers - Water, Gas, Electricity Merchant Seamen School teachers Railway and dock workers, Utility Workers - Water, Gas, Electricity The job of most men during World War 2 was that of a soldier. As so many men were called up to serve, Britain depended on women to carry out much of the war work. Some jobs, however, were protected occupations meaning the men doing them were exempt from being called up to join the army. During the Second World War it was considered essential that a male workforce was kept back from active military service to be employed in certain jobs. The following jobs were done by men during the war as they were protected occupations (important skilled jobs needed for the survival of the country): Doctors Miners Farmers Scientists Merchant Seamen School teachers Railway and dock workers, Utility Workers - Water, Gas, Electricity The job of most men during World War 2 was that of a soldier. As so many men were called up to serve, Britain depended on women to carry out much of the war work. Some jobs, however, were protected occupations meaning the men doing them were exempt from being called up to join the army. During the Second World War it was considered essential that a male workforce was kept back from active military service to be employed in certain jobs. The following jobs were done by men during the war as they were protected occupations (important skilled jobs needed for the survival of the country):

The blitz The Blitz is the title given to the German bombing campaign on British cities during World War Two. However, the term ‘Blitz’ is more commonly used for the bombing campaign against London. After the failure of the Battle of Britain, the Germans attempted to bomb London into submission – a tactic used again with the V weapons campaign in By mid-September 1940, the Battle of Britain had been lost by the Germans. This was the first setback Hitler had received during World War Two. The Blitz on British cities – night-time raids as opposed to daytime to enhance the fear factor – was Hitler’s attempt to destroy Britain’s morale. The attacks started on September 7th 1940 and continued to May London was especially badly hit. At the start of the campaign, the government did not allow the use of underground rail stations as they considered them a potential safety hazard. However, the population of London took the matter into their own hands and opened up the chained entrances to the tube stations

Food and rationing Before the Second World War started Britain imported about 55 million tons of food a year from other countries. After war was declared in September 1939, the British government had to cut down on the amount of food it brought in from abroad as German submarines started bombing British supply ships. There was a worry that this would lead to shortages of food supplies in the shops so the British government decided to introduce a system of rationing. Rationing made sure that people got an equal amount of food every week. The government was worried that as food became scarcer, prices would rise and poorer people might not be able to afford to eat. There was also a danger that some people might hoard food, leaving none for others. Before the Second World War started Britain imported about 55 million tons of food a year from other countries. After war was declared in September 1939, the British government had to cut down on the amount of food it brought in from abroad as German submarines started bombing British supply ships. There was a worry that this would lead to shortages of food supplies in the shops so the British government decided to introduce a system of rationing. Rationing made sure that people got an equal amount of food every week. The government was worried that as food became scarcer, prices would rise and poorer people might not be able to afford to eat. There was also a danger that some people might hoard food, leaving none for others.