a group of countries ruled by one country or leader is called an empire

the Allied Forces included Britain and those countries that fought with Britain in WWII

ethnic diversity refers to many people from different ethnic and cultural backgrounds

A global war fought by an imperial army

History

In ‘Significant turning points: how did experiences differ during WW2?' Pupils extend their chronological understanding by studying the significant turning point of WW2. In ‘Significant turning points: in what ways did Britain change after WW2?’ they are expected to consider the impacts of WW2 more widely whilst continuing to extend their chronological understanding.

In ‘Non-European societies: Benin or the Maya’ pupils were encouraged to compare and contrast their understanding of Anglo-Saxon England with a non-European society that was roughly contemporaneous. In ‘Significant turning points: how did experiences differ during WW2? Pupils extend their chronological understanding by studying the significant turning point of WW2.

Significant turning points: how did experiences differ during WWII?

Historic or outdated representations of people that may portray inequality or injustice.

Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour

Subjects which particular individuals may be sensitive to, eg, adoption, migration, bereavement or death, divorce.

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Depiction of war, threats of war, death or the aftermath of war.

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

The Second World War was only fought in Europe.

an empire with lands all around the world

What did Britain have at the outbreak of the Second World War in 1939?

8.5 million men joined military service to fight together.

The British and those who fought with them were know as the Allied Forces.

The Allied Forces was a term given to men who lived in England who fought.

Men joined from countries such as India and Australia.

Select the correct statements about who fought joined the British military service during the Second World War.

How many Indian men volunteered for service during the Second World War?

many people sharing their different backgrounds

many people from different ethnic and cultural backgrounds

many people from the same ethnic and cultural backgrounds

Approximately how many languages were spoken in ‘The Fourteenth Army’?

Complete the sentence.  Forcing people to join the armed forces is known as ...

When did the British government introduce conscription for women?

Before the war many women's jobs included being in domestic service.

By 1943, most women remained in jobs including being in domestic service.

By 1943, between 80-90% of women were employed in essential war work.

Conscripted women could only do jobs such as cleaning or working in shops.

What were some of the roles women could do in the The Auxiliary Territorial Service?

What is the correct acronym for The Women’s Auxiliary Air Force?

The WRNS was the women's branch of the ...

Content guidance

Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

Adult supervision recommended

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.

A global war fought by an imperial army

Lesson outcome

Content guidance

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.