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Labour Front

1943 21 min
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This newsreel on the mobilization of manpower during World War II shows how the workers on production lines produced a tremendous volume of materials for the Allied war effort. It points out that after the war these workers expect to find the opportunities of peace.

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This newsreel on the mobilization of manpower during World War II shows how the workers on production lines produced a tremendous volume of materials for the Allied war effort. It points out that after the war these workers expect to find the opportunities of peace.

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Education

Ages 14 to 17

History - World War II
History and Citizenship Education - Economy and Development (1500-present)
Social Studies - Social History

Have students explain how the war effort revolutionized both the workforce and the economy. Have students explain how the film is used as propaganda for the Allies.
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