WWII Homefront UK

[1938 Observer]

WWII Homefront Part 1 - UK

It is 1943 and Germany are bombing London as civilians shelter in Piccadilly tube station. The aftermath shows the damage as people clear up. Meanwhile we witness the Germans including Hitler and Goering planning.
There is also a look at the Women's Auxiliary Air Force and Women's Auxillary Territorial Service. There are new recruits, some still in civilian clothes. We also witness maintenance being carried out as well as the activities of the land girls and ATS girls being taught.
Forward to D-Day and the ships are tied in the harbour while soldiers carry out chores and kee a look out for remaining enemies.

[1938 Observer]

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Homefront WWII Part 2 - UK

[1938 Observer]

Re: WWII Homefront UK

Gas mask drill at Glasgow primary school

Children in a primary school class are shown how to fit their gas masks in the event of an air raid.

Taken from the film ARP SCHOOLS (1940), which was made to show children how to cope in the event of an air raid. It was filmed at Knightswood Primary, Glasgow.

The clip is from The Scottish Screen Archive collection. For more information about this film including details of how to obtain a copy please follow this link http://ssa.nls.uk/film.cfm?fid=0031

The Scottish Screen Archive holds thousands of films and videos from Scotland's 20th-century history. The archive contains everything from home movies and advertisements to educational films and documentaries. There are films detailing technical processes and others showing the imagination and innovation of Scottish film-makers over the years. http://www.nls.uk/ssa/