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The UK Ministry of Health advertised the evacuation programme through posters, among other means. The poster depicted here was used in the London Underground.. The evacuation of civilians in Britain during the Second World War was designed to defend individuals, especially children, from the risks associated with aerial bombing of cities by moving them to areas thought to be less at risk.
The Swansea Blitz was the heavy and sustained bombing of Swansea by the German Luftwaffe from 19 to 21 February 1941. A total of 230 people were killed and 397 were injured. Swansea was selected by the Germans as a legitimate strategic target due to its importance as a port and docks and the oil refinery just beyond, and its destruction was key to Nazi German war efforts as part of their ...
An appeal to self-interest during World War II, by the United States Office of War Information (restored by Yann) Wait for Me, Daddy , by Claude P. Dettloff (restored by Yann ) Selection on the ramp at Auschwitz-Birkenau at Auschwitz Album , by the Auschwitz Erkennungsdienst (restored by Yann )
Pages in category "World War II photographs" The following 19 pages are in this category, out of 19 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. B.
In total over 660 people were killed, 1,500 injured and 40,000 made homeless. 3,000 homes were demolished, with a further 3,000 badly damaged. A total of 78,000 homes received damage. Six George Medals were awarded to citizens of Sheffield for their bravery during the raids. 134 victims of the raids were buried in a communal grave in City Road ...
World War II [b] or the Second World War (1 September 1939 – 2 September 1945) was a global conflict between two coalitions: the Allies and the Axis powers. Nearly all of the world's countries participated, with many nations mobilising all resources in pursuit of total war .
Category: People of World War II. ... Children in World War II (1 C, 8 P) Collaborators during World War II (5 C, 4 P) E. European theatre of World War II people (4 C ...
Media in category "World War II images" The following 7 files are in this category, out of 7 total. A Daily News headline dated August 7, 1945 featuring the atomic bombing of Hiroshima, Japan.jpg 274 × 364; 23 KB