Study topic
The two world wars
The two world wars shaped 20th-century Britain. The test asks for precise dates and a few central figures.
Key facts to remember
- ◆ The First World War lasted from 1914 to 1918.
- ◆ The Second World War lasted from 1939 to 1945.
- ◆ Sir Winston Churchill was Prime Minister for much of the Second World War.
- ◆ The Battle of Britain was fought in the air in 1940.
- ◆ Remembrance Day, 11 November, honours those who died in the wars.