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In what ways did the British government attempt to hide the effects of the Blitz from the British people?
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In what ways did the British government attempt to hide the effects of the Blitz from the British people? (20 marks) When war broke out in September 1939, the British Government was very aware of the importance of propaganda. That is to say, providing information about the way the war was going, trying to make sure that people obeyed the regulations and restrictions that were imposed by the government and keeping up the people's morale. A Ministry of Information was set up, as it had been during the First World War, which employed film directors, actors and entertainers throughout the war. The Ministry of Information made many films to warn people about possible dangers. At the beginning of the war these were often about air raids, shelters and gas masks. People were told to carry their gas masks at all times and to keep off the streets. Documentary films were also made about paces...
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