Preparations for war

Cards (2)

  • Most of the preparations for war took place in 1938 and 1939 when it became clear that Hitler would continue with his aggressive foreign policy.
    The government ensured that the British public was informed about rationing, blackouts, gasmasks and evacuation procedures.
  • Despite Britain declaring war on Germany on 3 September 1939, no actual military action was seen until the late spring of 1940