World War II Photos History Teachers Didn’t Show You

Published on 04/22/2018
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The German air force, the Luftwaffe conducted nightly bomb raids on London and other cities in England. British authorities feared they would drop gas bombs and therefore ordered all citizens to always have a gas mask handy. Life would go on as close to normal as possible though.

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The Australians

While there was endless fighting with Nazi General Erwin Rommel in the north of Africa, there was time for some Australian humor. Australian troops found it fitting to put up this humorous sign at the El Alamein road on September 14th, 1942.

The Australians

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