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WW2 Homefront

WW2 home front refers to the activities of the civilians during WW2. The governments of affected countries required their civilians to assist in the war effort. While the men fought at the front lines, the women provided logistic support.

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Does Italy have royalty?

No. King Victor Emmanuel III was the last long-reigning king. After the end of World War 2, he handed the rule over to his son, Umberto de Salvoia in 1946. The country held a referendum that ended the reign The monarchy formally ended on June 12, 1946--- King Umberto reign lasted only 33 days.

What are some of the weapons women factory workers made during World War 2?

Women of England, the USA, Australia, Canada, and other nations (including in the axis power nations) made all of the different bomb types, explosive devices and parts of the bombs. They made mortars, large and small size (or rather weight) bombs, hand grenades, mines for the ocean and land and ammunition for all the weapons developed. You name it, they helped to build it, manufacture it, ship it, deliver it and even kiss it or write on it. Women often did as well or better than the men in their manufacturing abilities. Some women I have interviewed said working with explosive compounds was nerve wracking and even boring.

What are the prisoners rations at each meal in the book night?

The rations at each meal consisted on coffee (in the mornings), and thick soup. Every now and again there is a mention of rough bread, some of which is smuggled in by a relative they found in the camp. This is the chapter which mostly deals with all the negatives in the camp. It is very consistent in tone and form in that Wiesel just keeps going and telling his story with not much introspection, but more fact.

What 5 foods were not rationed?

Water was not rationed. Potatoes were not rationed because they were plentiful in the USA but in England they were rationed. Depending on which country or area where you lived pork meats were not rationed. Things like salt. baking soda, spices, vanilla, baking powder were not on the ration lists. Some medicines were not rationed but antibiotics and medicines needed in the war front were rationed amongst the medical facilities. In the USA some vegetables and fruit did not need to be rationed but the people were encouraged to grow victory gardens so the vegetables and fruits used in the military forces' rations and kitchens could be plentiful. In England they had rationing for ten years and it was for an extensive list of things. Cars were not rationed because they discontinued building cars in both countries. The gasoline was rationed as well as tires. Blackout Drapery and Curtains were not rationed. Sand bags were not rationed. Things like dishes, photos, stationary, etc were not rationed.

Did women still have jobs after World War 1?

Some did. After the war, many women refused to go back into the home. Immediately after the war, many did go back into the homes, but they yearned for the feeling of freedom they had by being able to work if they wanted to and in the 50's there was no stopping them.

This had some positive and negative effects. The positive one of course is the fact that women were not relegated to the homes if they didn't want to be, but the negative one is that since so many homes now had two incomes, salaries didn't increase as fast they normally would have.

When the income was from the male of the household, they were paid enough to take care of an entire family. When it became standard practice for two people to work, the salaries didn't increase as much each year and eventually it got to a point where you average family required both spouses to work in order to pay the bills.

There is a trend now in which more and more women are wishing to return to the traditional roles in the home, but because of the income situation, it is very difficult to do.

Cold war policies during the late 40's and 50's?

Well during the late '40s and '50s there were the increased tensions with the Soviet Union over what would happen to Germany and how it would be split. The Soviet Union wanted a lot because Stalin was a paranoid, mean guy who never really trusted anybody and resented the other allies from stalling their attacks in the West. So the U.S. did what they could to stop the Soviets. When Berlin was surrounded by the Soviets, we started the Berlin airlift and hindered any attempt by the Russians. During the '50s we began a policy of containment which stated that the U.S. would help any country being threatened by communist aggressors. This got us in a little trouble in Korea and Vietnam. There was also mccarthyism happinging at home. sen. Joe McCarthy stated that there were communists in the goverment(OH NO!) so there began a time where people were put on trial and even executed, as in the Rosenburgs. American policy of containment was developed by George Kennan. It was meant to keep Soviet expansion in check in Eastern Europe, but not intended for use in Asia (Korea and Vietnam). Despite this, Americans were involved in both Korea and Vietnam. The Truman Doctrine arose from the ideas of contaiment. The Truman Doctrine was created to aid Greece and Turkey to prevent their fall to communism. The United States experienced the Red Scare, in which McCarthy-ism and "witch hunts" sought to purge the US government of all communists. Containment of communism. At this point the belief was that communism was an international movement that had to be stopped immediately wherever it started: like a cancer. This was accomplished not just militarily but also economically through the Marshall Plan for Western Europe (which was extended to the Soviets and Eastern Europe, but they turned it down obviously) and the rebuilding of Japan as a democractic power in the Far East. There was also a much greater impetus from the US to found and take active part in the United Nations.

Would children have been evacuated to Australia during the war.?

No, it was too far away. They would not run the risk of the children being killed on a sunken ship. Some families did move to the US or Ireland or Switzerland. They came back either after the war or after the blitz ended. Most just went to the countryside of the United Kingdom.

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Yes children were evacuated to Australia, and New Zealand, South Africa and Canada. This was done when the British government became worried about a German invasion.

Was the womens land army in World War 2 a voluntary army or a conscription army?

The United States Army and other armed services were a combination. There were huge amounts of volunteers, but there was also a draft instituted. It was pretty much a given that sooner or later young men would end up going into the service. Many that volunteered where taking the service they were going to end up in into their own hands so they got a choice and not the luck of the draw. About 60 percent of the Armed Forces in WW-II were conscripted. The Navy and Coast Guard rarely had to draw from this pool. There were fewer volunteers for the Marine Corps as the war progressed and the casualty figures began to be reported. It didn't matter, draftee or volunteer, they all served their country and served it well. Bless them all. The 85th "Custer" Infantry Division and the 88th "Blue Devil" Infantry Division were two division made up of all draftee soldiers.

What UK cities were bombed in the Blitz?

The principal target in the Blitz was London. Coventry suffered concentrated attacks over several nights and there were also raids on seaports such as Liverpool and Portsmouth.

What food was rationed?

Unfortunately, subway sandwiches had to be rationed. this made chubway A VERY ANGRY BOY. After 1 day without a precious subway, chubway started a rampage where he eat a world record 391 12" Meatball Marinara snadwiches and burned down every bakery in London. this was also known as the great fire of London

What is the biggest theater in the world?

There are several famous theaters in the world and opinions are subjective. Some of the more well-known theaters include the Minack Theatre, the Chicago Theatre, and the TCL Chinese Theatre. Shakespeare's Globe theatre is one of most famous and popular theaters of all time.

What was the traditional role of women and how did the perception of that role change during the early 20th century?

Well we all know the traditional role is basically, cooking, cleaning, sewing you know, the average housewife! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The "traditional" role of women during the 20th century, is exactly stated above.. being the typical housewife: cleaning, cooking, and bearing children. Not only that, but during the 20th century the traditional role also consisted of women not having the rights to vote and not being able to work or have a spot in politics. Voting, education, working, and being apart of politics was simply the men's job.

Who is the govener of Idaho?

The governor of Idaho is C.L. "Butch" Otter.

What was the price of a loaf of bread in 1956?

The price of a loaf of bread in 1996 was about $1.29. However, it also varied from the brand you bought. and if your not sure about this answer go home and ask you parent/guardian. They should know they had to buy bread for you can have breakfast. I think!!!!!!!!!!!! lol

Why weren't more German Jews accepted into France or Britain?

== == France was deeply divided between Left and Right in the 1930s. Politically organized anti-semitism was strong in France ... Britain accepted just over 71,000 refugees - which wasn't many in view of the magnitude of the problem. Compare with Australia, with a much smaller population: it accepted over 50,000 refugees from Nazi Germany before the start of World War 2. However, New Zealand accepted hardly any. Clearly, anti-semitism and the Great Depression combined to make the situation very difficult for Jews trying to leave Nazi Germany. ____

Antisemitism was not just a view of the Nazis. Antisemitism was common throughout the world. However, the rest of the world did not go extremes. Other countries did not want the Jewish people to be concentrated in their country for the same reason the Nazis wanted them out of Germany, they did not like them. * Unemployment * Fear of foreigners * Antisemitism * Failure to grasp the seriousness of the situation (until very late in 1938)

Why do people listen to different kinds of music?

People listen to music for many different reasons. It uplifts people in a way that nothing else can. It helps people in their times of struggle, because they can relate to it and they learn from it. It also is just something fun to do. Music is also an expression of people. You can tell a lot about a person by just listening to the music that they like. It is simply amazing.

German Population during World War 2?

It is estimated that in January 1933, just before the Nazis came to power, Germany had about 494,000 Jews (calculated using Jewish definitions). The Nazis used a wider definition, which would give a higher figure - possibly 800,000 out of a total population of a little over 62 million in Germany.

What did the people of Britain have to endure during world war 2?

People had to make do with less because of the disruption of trade and the need to concentrate resources on war production. Bombing killed 50,000 and destroyed nearly half a million houses, and for a time invasion was widely expected. Over a million children were evacuated from major cities: for many it was the first time they'd seen the countryside. Rationing controlled food supplies, yet paradoxically living standards remained high as necessities were distributed more equally. Women replaced men again in essential war work. From 1942 the country adjusted to the arrival of 1.5 million US troops in preparation for the invasion of German-occupied France: "Oversexed, overpaid and over here" was a complaint of male Britons which reflected tensions with the newcomers in many areas. The war left Britain victorious but exhausted: "austerity" became the order of the day as the government sought to restore the nation's balance of payments. Rationing only ended in 1954 (remarkably, bread was rationed only in 1946-48, after the war's end).

How many british aircraft World War 2?

That would be almost impossible to answer due to the high number of commonwealth and foreign pilots flying in the RAF.

Where did Americans soldiers first land in world war 2?

During World War II, the first hostile landing by American soldiers after the war began took place on the island of Guadalcanal in the South Pacific. In response to Japanese movements in the area north of Australia and New Zealand, U.S. Marines were landed on August 7th of 1942 in a bid to wrest the island from its Japanese occupiers. This operation was successfully completed in February of 1943, after months of land, naval, and air battles.

Why was it so important for women to have jobs in world war 2?

During WW2 most of the fit men from the countries at war had to leave their jobs when they were sent to fight as soldiers. That left only young boys, those rejected by the armed forces on fitness or medical grounds, old men and women to fill the jobs they left. In the UK during WW2, one man in every ten men called up to serve their country was sent to work in the coalmines rather than the armed forces, a vital job during the war.

What is rationing and why was it done?

Rationing was for evacuees during the war.

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