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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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Who invented the blackout in World War 2?
In World War Two they had blackouts because they didn't want aeroplanes to spot the light in the windows to know that they were there. Therefore they covered the windows with wood and other parts of the house that showed light out side, to stop themselves from giving them away.
What kind of music people usually listen in 1950s?
In the early 50s most people were listening to "doo-wop" music but as the decade went on, rock 'n roll emerged. Pat Boone and Elvis
How were ration cards used in World War 2?
Go to this web page and bring up each book. example book 2 the stamps have a M on them ,that was for meat: http://www.scvs.com/stamp/exhib/ration/ Ration books were used in WW2. The government rationed food so we could feed our soldiers at war and feed civilians at the same time. Ration stamps came inside the book and had to be presented so you could actually buy rationed goods. Some goods were: canned foods, sugar, eggs, coffee, sugar, meats. Without a ration stamp, you could not buy rationed foods. There were very strict rules about exactly how to use them. Try searching "ration Books" , there are many sites which include more information.
What did children play with in World War 2?
During WW2 children played many different games. The games varied from group games to individual games. Children played; Hopscotch, Four Square, Jump Rope, Marbles, Red Rover Red Rover, Hide and Seek, Statues, Red Light Green Light. In the evening children did not have video games as they do now. Therefore children played cards, Chutes and Ladders (which is similar to Snakes and Ladders), Candy Land and Checkers. The boys enjoyed playing with army figures and the girls on the other hand liked the brand new barbie doll. During the war families were short of money so only the rich children had toys. Other children may have had a football and maybe if lucky a couple of marbles.
Where were the POW camps located in the Chicago area during World War 2?
1) Check this site: http://www.mtphistory.org/new_page_22.htm "Camp Pine - On the northwest boarder of what is today Mount Prospect is a Cook County forest preserve. On the eastern side of the Des Plaines River (near the intersection of Euclid and River Road) was a WWII German POW camp called Camp Pine. Around 200 German soldiers were held here through the war, living in 5 barracks with a mess tent. Many of them worked outside of the camp at local farms and some worked at Pesche's flowers. After the war, the buildings from this camp were used by girl and boy scout troops. We would like any information, memories, or photos of this camp, either as a POW camp or as a scout camp." 2) Also, http://vikingphoenix.com/guestbook/guestbook.html "I am looking for any information that is available regarding a German POW camp called Camp Pine that was just outside DesPlaines Illinois. It was one of several small camps in the Chicago area where prisoners were used on the farms to offset the man shortage due to the war. Control of these sattelite camps was handled through Fort Sheridan Illinois, a fort that is now dismantled. I have not been able to trace where the historical data kept at the fort museum went when the fort closed. Any information would be greatly appreciated about the fort records or especially Camp Pine. Don Klich Don Klich Desplaines, IL USA - Tuesday, February 17, 2004 at 16:05:18 (EST)" 3) Also, from the Cook Cty Forest Preserves and other sources, see Sweet Woods Forest Preserve, Glenwood, IL - Was a German POW camp during World War II. The prisoners drew a U.S. flag in cement, which still remains there today. Located at N41.5513, W87.61449. Take Interstate 394 South to Glenwood Dyre Rd exit turn right to St. Lawrence Ave. turn right to Glenwood Lansing Rd. then turn left to Cottage Grove st. (north) look for Sweet Woods Forest Preserve entrance on your left. park at the end of prking lot head past stone patio to trail entrance. 4) Also, from what I read Fort Sheridan, Illinois was a facility from which POWs were sent to other places.
blackouts were at certain times of night, where people would cover all windows with black paint, wood and thick blackout curtains. When this happened the city went black. blackouts. It was to stop enemy planes from bombing at night.
How can you trace your father's military record?
The odds are that your father's PERSONNEL records were destroyed in a fire at the Military Personnel Records Center in St. Louis, MO, July 1973. But your father's Discharge Documents are invaluable toward accurate, historic research for facts.
What were the prices of common items in 1917?
As far as I can tell from my research, the ninepenny loaf of bread was introduced by the government in 1917 to enable the poorest people to eat. There was a potato shortage this year, and people queuing for potatoes. The wheat crop of 1917 was an excellent one, but prompted panic buying in people who had been struggling. This resulted in the introduction of rationing.
Cost of food for a family (family size not specified) was calculated at 18 shillings a week in order to have enough to eat and a nutritious diet.
This was in contrast to a calculated family weekly rent of 6 shillings which demonstrates how expensive food was this year.
What was air raid sirens in world war 2?
Go out and buy a World War 2 documentary.
I remember once as a child hearing the air raid sirens all go off in wakefield, UK. Yes you could go and buy a video from world war two, you could search 'carter air raid siren' on the web... Carter being the UK air raid siren, and that will be close. It is a two tone siren that raises and falls in pitch, but they do not have the effects caused by space, there are some Doppler effects from sirens further away, and the whole effect is more mournful than you can imagine, stood in the streets very late at night with this siren wailing from our local town hall, the echos from the town and village halls in surrounding areas..... and other small groups of people stood in silence apart from the wailing of the sirens.
What year did women start working during World War 2?
You may find the information you are looking for at the following link: http://userpages.aug.com/captbarb/femvets5.html This is the result of a simple google query for Women in WWII. Women were already "in the military" prior to WWII but the official bill was passed on May 14, 1942 to Establish WAAC or Women's Army Auxillary Corps. Plenty of information here.
Who thought of victory gardens?
During WW1, Charles Lathrop Pack organized the US National War Garden Commission in 1917. Victory gardens were planted in private and public lands and reduced the strain on the food supply strain as well as increased the morale of the homefront.
Were there TV's during World War 2?
there were TVs in Italy during the war. people often listened to the wirweless for the updates.
tv was available in England but in ww2 they stopped all development of tv as an entertinment
What did the citizen soldiers want?
The soldiers in most cases (such as Sparta) were already determining the role of their city-states in Greece. Some other, besides Sparta, sought to make the soldiers the primary political power, because of their importance to maintaining the independence of the city.
It was only after repeated conquests by Persia, and then by Philip II of Macedon, that any sense of continuing unity was achieved among the disparate cities of Greece. This was not enough to prevent their conquest by the Romans.
They were farmers, and wanted to protect their land and crops from both invading nomads and adjacent city states seeking to pirate their land.
Other answers include:- More power in the government
- Free weapons
What was life like for people at home during world war 1?
Life on the European homefront during World War 1 was full of sacrifice and struggle by everyone. Things like food, clothing and gasoline were all rationed and making do was the thing to do. People who were used to having enough of everything were forced to plant gardens and mend their clothes just to get by from day to day.
Are world war 2 stamp ration books worth anything?
World War 2 Ration Books
- The war ration was not very high. The war ration stamps are very common and the demand for them in the collector's circle is not very high. A complete book might get $10, whereas partial books and single stamps are not going to be anywhere near as valuable.
The sentimental value is of more value, as it reminds people of the struggles and their contribution to the war effort.
- I agree completely with the sentimental value when finding out that in 1945+, one had to use these stamps to purchase food. Families also had to do an inventory of what they had in their pantry, and they would have to actually subtract their stamps from the book, based on their inventory.
- Rationing ended in 1945; ration stamps obviously have no objective economic value. But they are collected by some people, so they have subjective collectible value. The best way to find the current going prices would be to search eBay auctions for stamps like yours.
- Fewer of the ration stamps were used in Books 2 & 3, making them less valuable.
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How the federal government expanded during the war?
Under US Occupation, Japan was now required to build a government modeled along the lines of the United States; along with individual right, and capitalism. It grew and heavily controlled the economy.
What were the problems faced by the American society during World War 2?
- There was rationing of goods
- Shortages of needy items
- Lack of manpower to run factories
- Male people gone to war
- The possibility of death/invasion was always there
- Travel was greatly restricted
What did the British government fear might happen to British cities in World War 2 and why?
TheGerman Lufftewafft was dominating until they screwed up and targeted civilian centers, the british airforce fought back and saved themselfs from a naval invasion. also the German u- baots cut off supply lines
Who was blamed for World War 2?
Yes because Germany invaded Poland and Hitler committed suicide so yes they should blame Germany
No, no, no. You can not blame a whole country for one mans mistakes. That's what Hitler did to the Jews, and that's what you're doing to the Germans.
If you want someone to blame, blame Adolf Hitler. Blame Joseph Goebbels. Blame Hermann Goering. But not Germany.
How many continents were involved in World War 2?
== == Of the 7 continents, only Antarctica was NOT involved in fighting in WW2. I'm sure what you meant to say was................What countries, on what continents, were involved in World War Two?
What does it mean to be drafted?
It depends on what you're being drafted to. For example, if you're being drafted to go to war, then the military, or army, will send you a letter, or come to your home, and take you to war. For example, in the Civil War, there were many men drafted, most of them 19 years of age or older.
How important was the role of women in World War 2?
-Organizing nursing groups to tend to the wounded
Women contributed in many ways...they helped to build ships for military uses, and were consitdered to be a part of the war. They worked harder than any man would have, building one ship in a week average. They put so much effort into trying to prove that they could do the work just as well as any man, but after the war was over they were kicked aside becoase of all the men coming back from the war. I think that the women of the '40s should have diserved a lot more credit than they were given.
How were minorities treated in World War 2?
The Navajo code-talkers in the Pacific regions allowed for information to be passed in a manner that was virtually impossible to be broken by someone not trained in both the Navajo language and the code itself.
Rationing was needed due to the fact that during times of war, supplies for the war effort were very very limited. Therefore by having citizens ration goods, such as gasoline and many other products, there was more to support the war. Rationing helped America through many wars. It was a great act of patriotism.
