South Africa’s Role Learning Gain:All learners will explore the contributions of South Africa on and off the battlefield in World War II. Date Determine the reasons for South Africa’s involvement in WW2 Discuss South African soldiers’ contributions in action. Explain how citizens reacted to South African involvement in WW2. Today we will:

South Africa’s Role Starter Write down anything in GREEN. South Africa fought in the war as part of the British empire South Africans fought in northern Africa during WW2 (This was called the Desert War) South Africa was forced into war when Britain declared war on Germany; it was in their constitution to support Britain The Prime Minister of South Africa was called James Barry Munik Hertzog and he did not like South Africa’s connection with Britain Some South Africans sided with Hurtzog and felt that they should not participate in the war Others supported the alliance with Britain, and felt that participation in the war was the right thing to do.

South Africa’s Role Main Task J.B.M Hertzog was the South African Prime Minister. He was anti-British, and thought South Africa should not fight in the war. Different Attitudes Jan Smuts was the leader of the South African Party. He was pro-British, and supported South Africa’s participation in World War II. How would the opinions of these two men affect attitudes of South African citizens?

South Africa’s Role Main Task Different Attitudes Read a case study of a South Africans person’s attitudes towards World War II. Answer some basic questions to explain their perspective. Write a reasoned argument about South African participation in World War II. You will be given some writing prompts to help you.

South Africa’s Role Main Task As you watch this video, think about how South Africans contributed to battle. What was the historical significance of South Africa’s contributions to battle in World War Two? RESULT: South Africa did go to war, and they made contributions on and off the battlefield.

South Africa’s Role Main Task Is not only by far the largest producers of gold, but also a great agricultural country, exporting wool, fruit, cognac and dairy products. How does this show that South Africa helped Britain in the war away from the battlefields?

South Africa’s Role Plenary Fill in your evidence box with information from this lesson. You can now summarise South Africa’s role in WW2. South Africa’s role in WW2 was …