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Children were evacuated from London and large cities to the countryside, partly for their own safety against bombings and possible invasion, and partly to free their parents to focus on the war effort. It was a relief to factory workers, servicemen, and others that their children would be safe and looked after. Visiting days were regular, and train fares often waived or reduced, so families could meet frequently.

In England, it was feared that major cities such as London would be bombed by the German Air Force (Luffwaffe). Therefore, many children were evacuated to the countryside for their own safety - it was believed that the countryside was safer and that the children would avoid the horrors of war and the dangers of the bombing campaigns.
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Between which dates were children evacuated from London during World War 2?

1939-1944


When did evacuated children return to London?

just after world war when hit la was killed


Where were children evacuated in WW1?

In England during World War I and World War II, children were evacuated to the country. They were moved out of the cities for their safety.


Why were British children evacuated in the early years of World War 2?

because of the Luftwaffe's bombing of London and other major cities during the blitz, many children were evacuated to rural and lesser populated areas to move them out of possible harms way. London, for example relied heavily on the tube system ( underground rail ) as bomb shelters, which became extremely crowded. My mother was one of the children evacuated during the war.


How many people were evacuated from London in World War 2?

According to the census of 1931, London's metro region population was 4.4 million. (Source: http://www.histpop.org)


What happened to children in England during World War 2?

Evacuated to the countryside


What was life in london like during world war 2?

Constant bombing, children had to be evacuated by trains to foster homes. Better to read a diary or a book on this. Germans attacked London, i don't remember when though.


What is a sentence with the word evacuated?

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How were children evacuated in world 2?

they were evacuated on trains


What were evacuated children taught in the country during world war 2?

They continued with their normal school lessons as many of their teachers were evacuated with them.


Was it just children who were evacuated from London in World War 2?

No, Some adults were evacuated. Children under five would have their mum's and pregnant women were evacuated.


Why was it important for people to get evacuated?

People are evacuated to get them away from dangerous situations. In World War 2, children were evacuated away from London to the countryside. People in the line of large forest fires, or near leaking gas mains are evacuated to safety.