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Q1. When and how did WW2 begin? A1. WW2 began in 1939 and ended in 1945.

Some people say WW2 started when the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbour on Dec. 7, 1941. Others say it's when Germany invaded Poland on Sept. 1 1939... others say it's when Japan invaded China in the early 30's. All of these things started the war in a way.

Q2. Which countries were involved? A2. They included Britain, France, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, India, the Soviet Union, China and the United States of America.

Q3. Which countries were the Allies and which countries were the enemies?

A3. Allies: Britain, France, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, India, the Soviet Union, China and the United States of America.

Enemies:Germany, Italy, and Japan.

Q4.In which countries were the war fought in?

A4.WW2 was fought all over the Atlantic, Pacific, North Africa, Eastern Europe, Western Europe/the Mediterranean, Norway/Finland, the Middle East, South East Asia, and China.

Q5. What part did New Zealand play in the war?

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New Zealand provided personnel for service in the [|Royal Air Force] and in the [|Royal Navy].

In total, around 140,000 New Zealand personnel served overseas for the Allied war effort, and an additional 100,000 men were armed for Home Guard duty. At its peak in July 1942, New Zealand had 154,549 men and women under arms (excluding the Home Guard) and by the war's end a total of 194,000 men and 10,000 women had served in the armed forces at home and overseas.

Q6. What is the Home Front? Who was involved in this?

A6. The Home Front is the name given to the effect of the war on people's everyday lives.

Q7. What role did women play in the war? A7. They did lots of jobs that men would normally do. Like farm work, cutting down trees, mechanics, working in factories - making bombs, building ships, air raid wardens, driving fire engines, ambulance driver, plumbers, volunteers, nurses, Doctors, Worked at airports, taught.

Q8. Where were the look out and army bases in Auckland? A8. Motuatapu island, North head and Bastion point Q9. When and how did the war end? A9. 6 June 1944 was Day, when Allied forces landed in France to begin the liberation of western Europe.



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