WWII and Literary Terms

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Bomber Command

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A section of the Royal Air Force responsible for the bombing campaigns over Europe during WWII.

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Lancaster Bomber

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A British aircraft used by Bomber Command during World War II.

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Night Fighter

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Enemy planes that intercepted bombers under the cover of night.

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Camaraderie

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Mutual trust and friendship among people who spend a lot of time together.

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Moral Dilemmas

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Situations in which difficult choices must be made between two or more actions, often involving a conflict of ethical principles.

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Memoir

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A historical account or biography written from personal knowledge.

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Repetition

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The action of repeating something that has already been said or written.

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Descriptive Imagery

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Vivid and detailed description that appeals to the senses, creating a picture in the reader's mind.