United Kingdom in 1940

See what was going on in the United Kingdom in 1940.

This is part of the how they tell it series on understanding the past.

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The rationing of bacon, butter and sugar

The story of rationing bacon, butter and sugar.

The Norway Debate

The story of the Norway Debate.

The Battle of Britain

The story the Battle of Britain.

The Birmingham Blitz

The story of the Birmingham Blitz.

The Battle of Britain Day

The story of Battle of Britain Day.

The Hardest Day

The story of The Hardest Day.

Books that tell the stories

There are a lot of great books that tell the stories of the United Kingdom in 1940.

Coming soon.

Check back later to find some interesting books here.

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