SECOND WORLD WAR
The Second World War was a global conflict, fought during the years 1939–1945. Although the war impacted almost every country, those at the centre of the conflict were the Axis powers (Germany, Italy, and Japan) and the Allies (France, Great Britain, the Soviet Union and the United States). Many countries across the world were colonies of these powers at the time, and were therefore also brought into the conflict.
BATTLE OF BRITAIN by Paul nash © IWM (Art.IWM ART LD 1550)
SECOND WORLD WAR TOPIC AREAS
People Profiles
People of all ages, genders, and social groups had a role to play in the war, find out more here…
The 'Big Three', Winston Churchill, President Roosevelt and Marshal Stalin © IWM (A 20712)
Living Through Conflict
Life wasn’t easy for people during the war, both on the front lines and at home, find out more here…
A crowd of children stand on a railway platform, waiting to be evacuated to the country
© IWM (Art.IWM ART LD 264)
A Fight For Freedom
Explore content focusing on our competition bonus strand - A Fight for Freedom, find out more here….
EAST AFRICAN PIONEERS, SENT MANY THOUSANDS OF MEN TO ETHIOPIA, THE MIDDLE EAST AND MADAGASCAR TO MAKE ROADS, BLAST TUNNELS, GUARD DUMPS, ESCORT PRISONERS, OFF-LOAD STORES ON THE DOCKS AND IN THE DESERTS.. © IWM (K 5145(A)).
Artistic Responses to Conflict
One of the ways that humans process emotions is through art. There were many different types and styles of art responding to the war, find out more here…
British infantrymen in jungle equipment work their way through the dense undergrowth of the Burmese rainforest. © IWM (Art.IWM ART LD 5619)
Commemoration and Legacy
After the First World War was over, many families and communities lost important people, but there were ways to celebrate and remember them. Find out more here…
Men and women dance the conga around a bonfire in East Acton, London during the evening of VE Day, 8 May 1945 © IWM (EA 65881)
End of Conflict
on 7th May 1945, Supreme Allied Commander General Eisenhower accepted the unconditional surrender of all German forces. Lear more about the end of the conflict here…
Military Medicine
Learn here about advancements in medicine from the First World War all the way through to the Second World War. More here…
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References
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