war started going badly Flashcards
(6 cards)
1
Q
how many were in armed forces and how many were injured and killed and where
A
18 mil
5mil killed
5mil wounded
90% eastern front
2
Q
when was rationed introduced and for what
A
1939 (food and clothes)
1942 food more strict rationing
3
Q
what happened to working hours as war worsened
A
over 50 a week
4
Q
who announced prep for total war? when? and how this effect econ?
A
Spear
all recourses to war efforts
after 1942 defeats
5
Q
when was dresden bombing and how many died in how many days
A
1945
35,000 - 150,000 killed
in 2 days
6
Q
what was age of army conscription decreased to
A
16
