VP Day WWII 75th Anniversary Behind the News

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// Teacher Resource Available - see below • We look at the events that led up to World War II and give a brief history of one of the deadliest conflicts that the world has ever seen (0:13). More than a million Aussie men and women served in World War II. We find out more about Australia's role in the war (6:04). On the 19th of February 1942, Darwin was bombed by Japanese forces. We find out more about the day the war came to Australia (11:31). The grandparents of some BTN reporters share some of their memories of WWII (15:06). The effects of World War II were felt for a long time after the war had ended. We take a look at the impact WWII had on the world (19:46). • TEACHER RESOURCES • Students will develop a deeper understanding of World War II including its impact on the world and Australia’s involvement. HASS - Years 5-7. • https://www.abc.net.au/cm/lb/12527266... • BTN STORY PAGE • https://www.abc.net.au/btn/classroom/... • RELATED BTN STORY • WWI Centenary https://www.abc.net.au/btn/10527914 • Anzac Centenary Special https://www.abc.net.au/btn/10578706 • Hiroshima Anniversary https://www.abc.net.au/btn/12507256 • __________________________________________ • Make sure to like subscribe our videos if you want to stay in the know! • http://www.abc.net.au/btn/ • Follow us on Social Media: • Facebook: / abcbtn • Instagram: / behindthenews • Twitter: / behindthenews

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