World War II Vocabulary Guide

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Adolf Hitler

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German leader of the Nazi party during the Second World War

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air raid

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a bombing attack where explosives are dropped from aircraft into the ground

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air raid siren

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a loud alarm, warning residents to take cover in shelters when air raids occur

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air raid shelter

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a place designed or repurposed so that residents can hide inside while air raids occur

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Allies

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the group of countries who fought against Germany, Italy and Japan in the Second World War

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allotment

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a small piece of land used for growing flowers, fruit and vegetables

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Battle of Britain

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the prolonged bombardment of British cities by the German Luftwaffe and the aerial combat that accompanied it

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black market

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illegal trade of anything which is rare or precious e.g. extra rations

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blackout

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a time when all lights must be turned off or covered to make it harder for the enemy to see their target during an air raid

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billets

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places, often in people’s homes where soldiers stay for a while