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Britain in the 20th century: wars and recovery
Study note
The Battle of Britain in 1940 saw the Royal Air Force defend the country against German air attacks during the Second World War. After the war, the Beveridge Report (1942) shaped the welfare state, and the 1944 Education Act introduced free secondary education.
Memory tip: Battle of Britain 1940; Beveridge Report 1942 (welfare state); 1944 Education Act.
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What was the Battle of Britain in 1940?
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