Men in the war – Research topics
Start with the suggested webpages to research these topics
The Home Guard
http://www.primaryhomeworkhelp.co.uk/war/homeguard.htm
https://www.iwm.org.uk/history/the-real-dads-army
Air Raid Wardens
https://www.iwm.org.uk/history/8-objects-used-by-air-raid-wardens-during-the-blitz
https://spartacus-educational.com/2WWairwardens.htm
Bevin Boys
https://museum.wales/articles/1020/Remembering-the-Bevin-Boys-in-the-Second-World-War/
Women in the war
https://www.britishlegion.org.uk/stories/women-at-war
Use this webpage to find out answers to these questions:
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When was the ATS formed? What do those initials stand for?
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How many women were in the Land Army?
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What is special about Flora Sandes?
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What changed for women aged 20-30 in 1941?
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What extra jobs could women take on in 1942?
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What was an Attagirl?
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What was special about Violette Bushell?
Extra: Use other websites to find out about the Monument to the Women of World War II