World War 2 (In One Take) | KS3 & GCSE History | History Bombs

2. World War Two

2.1 World War Two (In One Take)


Lesson description

Two decades after the First World War came to a close, Europe erupted into a world war once again. This lesson covers all six years of that conflict, and the run up to it, with one energetic seven-minute musical video and is supported with three packed activities in the Teacher Pack.

This lesson contains:

  • The chronology of World War Two, including the biggest battles, players, and events leading up to its outbreak and during the conflict.
  • A look at international relations and the development of rising tensions between European powers in the lead up to the war.
  • An analysis of the key developments and turning points of World War Two and how important they were to the development of the war.