The impact of total war on the German people, 1943–1945 (OCR GCSE History B (Schools History Project)): Quizzes
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When did WWII break out?
When did WWII break out?
3 September 1939
When did the British RAF begin area bombing of German cities?
When did the British RAF begin area bombing of German cities?
1942
How many German cities were attacked during the area bombing campaign?
How many German cities were attacked during the area bombing campaign?
About 61
When was food rationing introduced in Germany?
When was food rationing introduced in Germany?
27 August 1939
What did the German diet mainly consist of during rationing?
What did the German diet mainly consist of during rationing?
Bread, potato and preserves
By 1941, how much had food consumption per individual dropped?
By 1941, how much had food consumption per individual dropped?
25%
How many slave labourers and refugees were in Germany when the war ended?
How many slave labourers and refugees were in Germany when the war ended?
About 8 million
How many German men were brought into the military through conscription?
How many German men were brought into the military through conscription?
13.7 million
How many coupons were Germans given for clothes in 1943?
How many coupons were Germans given for clothes in 1943?
36 coupons
How often could Germans use warm water in winter 1939-1940?
How often could Germans use warm water in winter 1939-1940?
Twice a week