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| Propaganda posters such as this one were made by each country during the war to encourage their men to enlist, buy victory bonds, conserve and even avoid gossip! Posters were plastered in every public place and were extremely important for the war effort.Not only did they serve the Government's purpose but also boosted moral. |
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| Woman being rescued after a bomb hit a house during the Blitz. Although the attack on Britain by Germany had been meant to destroy the RAF so that the Germans could easily cross over the Channel, in August 1940 German bombers accidently bombed London, and so Churchill demanded Berlin's bombing and a circle of revenge began. Pilots such as Uncle Robert who till now had just been defending certain military points now found themselves having to protect entire cities along the south coast of England.It was the first time that English civilians learned the hard truth of war first hand. |
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| William Turner, no.242 Squadron. Crash-landed on 2nd Sept 1940. After suffering from injuries on his left leg and nose, he made a fast recovery and was back in the air within weeks. He flew till 11 June, 1942 when he was killed in France. He had been one of Uncle Robert's best friends and a great support to the family after his death by way of the letters he sent. |
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| Photograph of an Allied plane and a German rocket.The Battle of Britain was the first major use of air warfare ever and thousands of men lost their lives flying over the English terrain and Channel. Even so, Uncle Robert had looked upon the Battle as more of an adventure and duty towards Canada. I am glad that he did not die in vain. |