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Britain declared war on Germany on the 3rd of September 1939, after Germany invaded Poland, England’s ally, on the 1st September.

The war lasted until 15th August 1945. Approximately fifty million people died during the war.

 WWII and the Home Front
Information on Slough's Salvage Kid Click to see information about the The Home Guard
Rationing during the 2WW The role of Women and the 2WW
Information about Air Raids and Gas Masks The Hawker Hurrican was built in Langley.
Information about Air Raids and Gas Masks Click here to read about the Dig for Victory Campaign Shortages during the war Click here to find out about Farming in Slough
Click here for images and text about: The Battle of Britain Find out about evacuation during the 2WW
Travel to the Trading Estate Room
Click this "potmender" and find out about the shortages during WW2
Click here for Schools Home Page Click the objects to find out more.

 

 

 

 

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