Why was the Battle of Britain significant in World War 2? WWII Learning Journey Why did World War 2 start and what part did Hitler have in it? When did the war start? Why did the war start? How many soldiers died? How long did it last? Who were the prominent people? How did Hitler die? Which countries were occupied? Why did the war end? People and their roles Women, children and teachers Men over 17 and men too old or disabled. How were people given different roles? What did people do for fun during the war? What music did people listen to during the war? How ere animals involved in the war? Why did the Jewish nation suffer as a result of Hitler coming to power? Who was Anne Frank? What happened to German children? What was life like for Jewish families? What were concentration camps? Why was the Battle of Britain significant in World War 2? What guns and tanks were used? Who fought in the war? Who won medals of honour? What other countries and armies where involved in the war? What happened if you didn’t go to war? What was the blitz? Evacuation How many children were evacuated? How many children where never returned to their families? How old were the children who were evacuated? Where did the children go? What could you take with you? What was it like for evacuees? What was it like for the host families? Life in the U.K What were shelters like? Where did people build them? What precautions taken at home? What poster campaigns where displayed? What was the blackout? What was the blitz? What was it like during an air-raid? Food and clothing What was rationed? Why was food rationed? How long did it last? What did people do cope with rationing? What recipes did people make with their food?