This gentle little animation (which we've looked at and discussed in class before) prompts younger children to think about war from the animals point of view, and about why poppies are our symbol of remembrance.
KS 2 only. This video talks about the events that led up to VE Day and also the continuing war against Japan, until their surrender in August 1945.
Part of Churchill's Speech and the Royal Family at Buckingham Palace, as well as footage of Londoners celebrating.
Step by Step guide for children on how to Swing Dance - all the rage in the 1940s!
This video shows Vera Lynn singing to the soldiers during the War, and is a song that is relevant to us all now during this Lockdown -- as our Queen said, 'We will meet again'.
These WW1 songs were also very popular with the soldiers in World War Two.
Vera Lynn's famous song and footage of the VE Day celebrations.
Another WW2 song very popular with everybody in the 1940s.