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The child evacuees of World War Two

Witness History

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This chapter explores the evacuation of children from urban areas in the UK during World War II, highlighting the poignant experience of a young girl as she is taken from London to the countryside. It contrasts her carefree life in a busy council flat with the unsettling reality of war, showcasing her innocence and the emotional turmoil of forced separation.

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