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1940 in the United Kingdom

1940 in the United Kingdom:
Other years
1938 | 1939 | 1940 (1940) | 1941 | 1942
Individual countries of the United Kingdom
England | Northern Ireland | Scotland | Wales
Sport, Television and music

1940 English cricket season
Football: England | Scotland
1940 in British television
1940 in British music

Events from the year 1940 in the United Kingdom. This year is dominated by Britain's involvement in World War II, which had commenced in September the previous year, as well as the numerous enemy air raids on Britain and thousands of subsequent casualties. Although the war continued, Britain did triumph in the Battle of Britain and foiled Nazi Germany's invasion attempt.


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