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It became clear by 1937 that there may well be some kind of conflict in Europe and the British government were sure that the Germans would use gas-bombs as they did in the trenches in 1914-18, so many of the preparations were centred around gas. The ARP was set-up and the Local Defence Volanteers (later to become the Home Guard) started recruiting people who couldn't be sent to war (such as boys, old men and farmers). By 1939 air raid sirens and bomb shelters were in place, indeed many anecdotes of September 1939 place men digging shelters on the day war was declared on the 3rd. Tank blocks appeared on beaches and the 'blackout' started in September 1939 so the German couldn't detect where the towns were. evauation carried out in 1941. women worked in factories making weapons and machieniry.
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Why did the French enter World War 2?
They and Great Britain had committed to the defense of Poland.
Did Britain forgive Germany in World War 2?
Britain forgave Germany after the war
Why did Britain bomb Dresdon in world war 2?
Britain bombed Dresden in World War 2 because they sent our troops to coventry
What battle was fought between Britain and India in World War 2?
Britain and India were on the same side in World War 2
Who entered World War 2 first the us or great Britain?
Britain
Why did the French enter World War 2?
They and Great Britain had committed to the defense of Poland.
When did the World War 2 invade Britain?
Britain wasn't invaded during World War 2
What war is Great Britain World War I or World War 2?
Great Britain, or more correctly The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, was involved in both World War 1 and World War 2.
What was the name of the Great Britain's government during World War 2?
Britain had a coalition government during World War 2
Did Britain forgive Germany in World War 2?
Britain forgave Germany after the war
What were Britain's strengths during World War 2?
Britain's greatest strength was the will and courage of its people to defend their country and their way of life. Other strengths were the leadership of Winston Churchill and his subordinates as well as the efforts of the many countries that supported Britain's defense during the war.
Why did Britain bomb Dresdon in world war 2?
Britain bombed Dresden in World War 2 because they sent our troops to coventry
What battle was fought between Britain and India in World War 2?
Britain and India were on the same side in World War 2
Who won battle of Britain World War 2?
The allies were successful in the Battle of Britain.
Did Britain declare war on Germany in World War 1 or World War 2?
In both.
How did Britain prevent World War 2?
Apparently they didn't, because World War 2 DID happen.
Why did American Soldiers come to Britain in world war 2?
American Soldiers came to Britain in World War II to help out.
