The impact of War, 1939–1945 (A-level only) key terms

Indoctrination

The process of teaching a person or group to accept a set of beliefs uncritically, often used by the Nazi regime to instill loyalty and conformity.

Morale

The confidence, enthusiasm, and discipline of a person or group, particularly in a military context, which was a focus of Nazi propaganda efforts.

Wartime Economy

The economic system and policies implemented by a government during wartime to support military operations.

Mobilization

The process of preparing and organizing resources and personnel for active military service.

Holocaust

The genocide of approximately six million Jews by the Nazi regime during World War II.

Concentration Camps

Detention centers where Jews and other targeted groups were imprisoned, forced into labor, and often murdered.

Opposition

Actions taken by individuals or groups to resist or challenge the authority of the Nazi regime.

Resistance

The act of standing against or refusing to accept the policies and actions of the Nazi government.