World War Two In Colour
Episode 1: 40m 44s and Episode 2
Episode 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LC6_NNjZENU
Episode 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TUanLhJ3IJA
Episode 1:
1. Which countries did Hitler take control of in the late 1930’s? What was his
reason for doing that?
2. How did the Allied countries respond to Hitler’s aggression?
3. What agreement between Russia and Germany was reached in August 1939
that surprised people? What did this agreement mean for Poland?
Episode 2:
1. The German word “Blitzkrieg” means “lightning war” in English. What
examples do you see in the documentary of this type of strategy used by
the Germans (think about how they used their weapons in war and how it
was different from WWI).
2. List all of the ways Britain and France fought back against Germany after
declaring war in September 1939. How did they prepare for the coming
battle against her?
3. What examples do you see in the documentary of France and Britain using
the same tactics as were used in World War One when trying to defend
themselves against Germany.
4. How were the British troops surrounded at the port of Dunkirk eventually
rescued?