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Test what you know about wartime Britain, rationing, air raids and the people who lived through the Second World War.

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In what year did Hitler become leader of Germany?
Who was Britain’s Prime Minister when war was declared between Britain and Germany?
Which country was second to declare war on Germany?
What was the name for the German Air Force?
How was the “V-1” more commonly known?
True or false – during the air-raids was Buckingham Palace damaged?
What type of air-raid shelter did you need to dig into your garden?
Under the rationing rules, socks could be no longer than how many inches?
Finish this popular phrase – “Make do…”
How many ration “coupons” did it take to buy a pair of men’s shoes?
What does W.A.A.F stand for?
How much sugar could you get under weekly rationing?
What were all evacuees required to have with them?
On what date did the blackout start?
American soldiers were referred to as “GI’s”. What does this stand for?
Which London landmark became the symbol of the survival of London & Britain?
Who said “Never was so much owed by so many to so few”?
Which part of Britain was occupied during WW2?

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