- Introduction -- the rise to prominence of Hitler and the Nazi Party -- preparations for War (declared on 3 September 1939) -- Civil Defence -- National Registration & Identity Cards -- Links to other WW2 sites.
- Air Raid Precautions and Civil Defence -- ARP Volunteers -- air raid shelters -- gas masks -- the blackout -- air raid warnings -- evacuation of children.
- Air Raids and V1 Flying Bombs -- start of the Blitz -- Air Raids in Lancashire -- V1 raid on the Manchester area, Christmas 1944.
- Invasion threat & Nazi Propaganda -- Dunkirk -- troops from the Commonwealth & Empire -- Battle of Britain -- defensive measures -- the Home Guard -- morale -- Nazi radio propaganda.
- Rationing and Shortages -- schemes and administration -- Ration Books -- petrol -- food and clothing -- Victory gardens -- make do and mend -- knitting wool clothing items -- Women's Land Army (WLA).
- Popular Culture and Entertainment -- radio entertainment and news -- holidays at Blackpool -- Big Band music -- "Yanks" and other foreign servicemen -- sports (cricket and football) in wartime Lancashire.
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