Second World War

Scottish History and Archaeology
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1939 saw the start of a conflict that would change Scotland and the world. Discover Scottish stories related to different aspects of the Second World War - life on the Home Front, the development of technology driven by the conflict, and personal memories of some of the people who lived through it.

Second World War: Home Front

With the introduction of rationing, the threat of air raids, and the loss of so many workers through conscription, daily life look...
Second World War: Technology

Changing technology played a vital role in the Second World War. Major advances in communications, weaponry and medicine came abou...
Second World War: VE Day

Every year on 8 May, people take time to reflect and remember the sacrifices people made during the war, but also to mark this day...
Second World War: People and Places

Images of people taking part in aspects of everyday life at home and and on the front line during the Second World War from the Sc...

Header: One of a group of items relating to the service of Corporal Elspeth Henderson, Second World War - official photograph of all three Biggin Hill WAAFs awarded the Military Medal for gallantry.

Second World War

Second World War: Home Front

Second World War: Technology

Second World War: VE Day

Second World War: People and Places

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