World War II Crossword

Read the clues and complete the crossword. Reveal the hidden word by noting 1 2 the letters in the outlined boxes. Rearrange the letters to spell out the name of a dance made popular in Britain during the war by American soldiers.

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1. Country invaded by 1. Earthy vegetables that Germany, which sparked the were never rationed. (8) 5 6 outbreak of the war. (6) 2. Adolf Hitler was the leader 7 3. Repeated bombing of London of this political party. (4) and other cities. (3, 5) 4. Name given to the members of 7. Name of the shelter where the Women’s Land Army (9) people could take refuge 5. Surname of wartime diary from bombing (8) writer, Anne ______. (5) 8. Acronym to describe 6. Location of the D-Day 8 someone captured during landings. (8) conflict with enemy. (3) 7. Coalition formed by Germany, 9 9. Children were evacuated Japan and Italy. (4, 6) from here. (4)

10 10. Surname of popular British Secret Word: wartime prime minister. (9)

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