The Second World War Study materials available
The Second World War truly was the defining act of modern history. No other event has affected so many people over such a wide area as the conflict that engulfed the world during the 1930s and 1940s. A clash of extreme doctrines, ideologies and cultures resulted in over 50 million killed and countless millions left displaced or homeless, but also determined the shape of the world that would emerge afterwards. Anglia is able to offer fully-guided, bespoke tours to many of the theatres of war embroiled in the Second World War, enabling your students to develop their understanding of this most complex of conflicts.
Normandy D-Day – June 6th 1944
Arnhem – Operation Market Garden
Operation Overlord as the Normandy Landings of June 1944 were known, remains the largest and most ambitious military operation ever staged. Its success was crucial to the Allied advance on Berlin and paved the way for their eventual victory in the Second World War.
Following the successful D-Day landings and the breakout from Normandy it seemed nothing could halt the progress of the Western Allies to Germany. Instead, in September 1944 they would suffer an unexpected reverse at the last natural barrier to Germany – the Lower Rhine. The ambitious plan, known as Operation Market Garden, was for airborne troops to secure a bridgehead across the canals and rivers on the Eindhoven-Arnhem road, along which the British 2nd Army would then advance.
We can combine visits to the sites of the British and American airborne landings, and the beach landings along the coast, combining museum visits with stands delivered by our team of expert guides. ‘Having worked with other tour companies on this trip in the past I found Anglia organised, efficient and friendly. I would certainly use them again. I am told that the teenage boys we took spent the whole of the next day telling their parents about it - more communication than most had in a week.’ St Columba’s College
Despite many instances of personal heroism the plan was over-ambitious, and failed to deliver the breakthrough sought: it would result in over 1,200 British soldiers losing their lives, and thousands more being captured. Options: Fully guided 3-day Arnhem by coach from £245 Day 1: Hell’s Highway Day 2: US Airborne, Nijmegen Day 3: British Airborne, Oosterbeek
The Home Front – Living History In 1939 the world was plunged into war for the second time in a generation. This time, however the experience for many Britons was so utterly different from anything that had gone before. With air raids by the Luftwaffe an ever present danger and food supplies threatened, how did they cope? Why not let your students pose those questions in person? Each WWII ‘Living History’ event is led by an Anglia guide in period uniform and is tailored specifically to support your classroom based teaching. Themes covered can include ‘The Battle of Britain’, ‘The Blitz & Black-out’, ’Rationing’ and ‘The role of the Home Guard & the Air Raid Warden’ and with students not only having a chance to dress in a selection of fully authentic period uniforms but also to handle a range of items such as ration cards, gas masks and clothing, it really is an excellent way to examine the Home Front close up. Themes: Hitler’s Foreign Policy The Origins of World War II Britain at War The impact of war and the transformation of British society The development of warfare – tactics and technology in the Second World War The Blitz The Home Front
Britain & the Blitz Why not combine one of our London Walking Tours, run in conjunction with Square Route Walks, and a visit to the Imperial War Museum? Come and see the site of the first bomb to hit the City and learn about the Spirit of the Londoner, collateral damage to many fine buildings and those lost forever, Churchill’s “Angels with grimy faces”, the Thames as an enemy navigation aid, Messerschmitts in the street, Royalty under attack and the Queen Mother amongst the rubble. Alternatively we can arrange visits to the Cabinet War Rooms, the National Army Museum, Bletchley Park or the Dover White Cliffs Experience.
To discuss your tour requirements give us a call on T: 01376 574130 or email E: info@angliatours.co.uk
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