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First World War
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Watch a short overview of the First World War
See what British, German and French soldiers wore during the war
Watch a video clip about life in the trenches
See women working in a wartime munitions factory
Scroll down to watch brief, silent film clips.
Find out about the German air ace the Red Baron
Explore a photo of First World War soldiers with field artillery
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How did women help the war effort on the front line?
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Uniforms and personal gear from the First World War
See a gas mask hood, a flight suit, nursing uniforms, a tanker's helmet and much more. (Click on the photos to zoom in and examine the objects.)
Facts about the First World War
Find out about the armistice declared on the 11th of November 1918
This event ended the fighting of the First World War.
Second World War
Websites to visit
Watch a short overview of the Second World War
The war in the air between British and German aircraft
Film footage of Britain's RAF (Royal Air Force) and the German Air Force ("Luftwaffe"), with an eyewitness account.
Find out about the invasion of Poland by Nazi Germany
Watch an old film about what to do in an air raid
Find out about the varied jobs of American women during the war
A wartime newsreel about British women training to become Wrens
Find out about D-Day with a movie trailer
Churchill announces war's end in Europe, sparking celebrations
An online guide to the Second World War
Includes major battles, life on the home front and a timeline of key events.
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Sticker World Wars
There are over 320 stickers of uniforms, weapons, planes and tanks to get soldiers, sailors, pilots, field marshals and ambulance drivers ready for action in this exciting introduction to the First and Second World Wars. Written in association with Imperial War Museums, with snippets of historical information and internet links to find out more.
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