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This resource makes a valuable contribution to a study topic on the Second World War.

Containing the uniform that a soldier would have worn and the kit he would have carried when fighting in the field, students can handle the objects and wear the uniform to gain an understanding of the life of soldiers. They will learn about the difficulties they faced both fighting in battle and when returning home. Students will also be able to make comparisons with warfare and soldiers today.

Blouse
Trousers
Belt
Pair of Gaiters
Pair of Boots
Helmet with netting
Gas mask in bag
2 wound dressing packs
Webbing with wooden trenching stick, metal trowel end and water bottle
Medal
Cape
Roll containing knife, fork, button cleaner
2 food tins
Mug
Soldier’s Kit from July 1945 photograph

Key stage 2 (KS2)

• changes in aspects of social history
• changes in living memory which can be used to reveal aspects of change in national life
• identify differences and similarities between ways of life in different periods
• understand some of the ways in which we find out about the past
• a study over time tracing how several aspects of national history are reflected in the locality
• know where the people and events they study fit within a chronological framework
• identify similarities and differences between ways of life in different periods

6 weeks (one half term)

Northampton Museum & Art Gallery, Guildhall Road, Northampton, NN1 1DP

£75