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	World War Two - soldier

Description	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 woud 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.
Box contents	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
Appropriate for	Key Stage 2
NC Links	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
Hire period	6 weeks (one half term)
Collect from	Northampton Museum & Art Gallery, Guildhall Road, Northampton, NN1 1DP
Suggested activities	The box contains a resource pack with all relevant information and suggested activities to do with your class.
Cost	£75
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