Prepare to discover the most utterly unbelievable REAL facts about WWII
. . .
Did you know that onions were given as birthday presents in WWII? Or
that exploding camel dung was used as a weapon? Could a leaky toilet
force a submarine crew to abandon ship?
This is history like you've never known it before! Ask yourself . .
.
Would you eat squirrel tail soup, cow's udders, or a carrot on a
stick?
Could you share 12.7cm of bathwater with your WHOLE family - for your
weekly wash?
If you were a spy, which gadgets and inventions would you choose?
From flying tanks to Operation Toenail, read about the daring, tragic
and heroic events that shaped one of the most influential conflicts in
modern times.
With a bold design and colourful illustrations, picture the most
amazing, and unbelievable, facts from this world-changing time.
Puffin and IWM (Imperial War Museums) are proud to be working together
to educate and inspire young readers with tales from the past. Puffin
know that stories can take you anywhere. As one of the most beloved
children's publishers, we aim to fire every young imagination.
Uncovering people's experiences during wartime, from the First World War
to the present day, IWM is a family of five museums (IWM London,
Churchill War Rooms, HMS Belfast, IWM North, and IWM Duxford).
