World War II

Nazi Short for National Socialist Party (in Germany), a follower of Hitler was also called a Nazi

prime minister Leader of the government of Britain

telegram A short message sent by phone, then printed out and delivered

gas mask Face mask to protect people against poison gas.

Blitz German air raids, from a German word 'blitzkrieg' which means 'lightning war'.

D-Day 6 June 1944, the date Allied forces landed in Normandy, France.

air raid An attack by planes dropping bombs.

Forces The Army, Royal Air Force, Royal Navy and other services.

Jews People who follow the religion of Judaism.

United Nations Organization set up in 1945 by the Allies to work for world peace.