During World War II, food rationing became essential due to disrupted supply chains, necessitating measures like the "Dig for Victory" campaign to encourage homegrown produce. The war, spanning from 1939 to 1945, saw various countries like Italy, the USA, and Japan involved, with major figures including Adolf Hitler and Winston Churchill shaping the conflict'
Neville Chamberlain was actually Britain's Prime Minister from 1937 - 1940. Chamberlain delivered an ultimatum to Hitler and declared war on Germany on 3rd September 1939.
Who were the other main countries involved in the war?
Who else?
Italy
The Commonwealth Countries
Japan
USA
Adolf Hitler (Germany)
What was he trying to do?
What sort of man do you think he was?
Why did it start
Why was there a war?
Did everyone have to fight?
Women
Reserved occupations
Young men
Rationing
How could you get extra food?
Dig for Victory
The Atlantic Convoys
What foods were rationed?
Why did people need to ration food?
Was it a healthy diet?
What type of foods did people eat?
Where did most of our food come from before the war?
Evaccuees
How long were they evacuated?
How do you think they would have felt?
Where did they go?
Why did children need to be evacuated?
1939 to 1945
Do you have any photographs or documents from this time?