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Genres	Documentary, Special Interest, Television

Dig For Victory

During WWII millions of lives, from Britain to Australia, changed dramatically. Civilian populations experienced the savages of war, from the ferocity of the bombings, the difficulties of rationing and a new social mobility that arose from the necessity for women to work. Governments around the world introduced campaigns that reflected the changing requirements of country's at war: one of the most memorable and successful was Britain's 'Dig For Victory'.

Launched in 1939 the campaign encouraged men, women and children in Britain to transform their gardens and flowerbeds into allotments to grow vegetables. The campaign was hugely successful and it is estimated that by 1943 Britain had 1.4 million allotments producing over one million tonnes of vegetables a year.

Drawing on extensive archive the reality of war time gardening is brought to life by words, films and images of those who were most closely involved. We meet a few select veterans and travel back in time with them, visiting their old allotments to portray what life was really like. This DVD also explores how WWII fundamentally changed the role of women in society and the workplace.

Studio	ACORN MEDIA
Run time	DVD: 1 hr 5 mins
Certificate
Genres	Documentary, Special Interest, Television
Language	DVD: English
Released	To Rent: DVD: 06 May 2006

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  Having lived through the period of history in question and witnessed how my parents, friends and relatives all coped with the very important question of food, ... read more »
  
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  This is an excellent film for those who remember WW2, as it shows how the Womens'
  
  Land Army performed with great merit on the farms while the ... read more »
  
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  Interesting Documentary
  
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  During WWII millions of lives, from Britain to Australia, changed dramatically. Civilian populations experienced the savages of war, from the ferocity of the bombings, the difficulties of rationing and a new social mobility that arose from the necessity for women to work. Governments around the ...