From 1939 to 1945, most of the world's nations were part of a long and deadly six-year war, World War II. These include two great powers, Great Britain and the United States. Millions of people died around the world, declaring World War II the most expansive war to date. The Holocaust and the use of nuclear weapons resulted in such a high death toll. The nations were in a state of “total war,” involving not only the military but the entire nation. Civilians aggressively helped support their military, creating a home front and making a significant impression on the outcome of the war. Rationing, defense and manpower were concerns for governments; and made any economic and industrial changes to support their efforts in helping their nation and military. Great Britain Fear spread throughout Europe, as a result of the continuous aerial bombings that took place in the 1930s. The government encouraged “civilians […] to enlist in the Air Raid Precautions (ARP) or the Auxiliary Fire Serive (AFS)” (The Home Front par.1), knowing that Germany would come armed with their deadly bombs . Before Germany declared war on Britain, millions of people left their lives behind and fled out of reach of German troops, others remained to support the home front. A mobilization was organized in Britain, bringing together men and women to help with labor and production and safeguarding supplies. “Half a million women joined the uniformed services and millions more worked in factories and on the land. Both men (from 1939) and women (from 1941) were drafted” (The Home Front – 'Doing your part' par 1) and many of them enlisted voluntarily. In addition to the fact that the government enlists citizens in the armed forces, or... half of the document... question from the republic for the journalist: is this information I would like to have if I were the enemy?" (PBS – Censorship par. 2) . Big secrets were kept hidden for years both from his own people and from other countries, such as the atomic bomb and the health of Franklin Roosevelt. The media and the government encouraged families to write to loved ones about everything but the war. While “public officials read and censored a million emails every week, especially those to or from prisoners of war and other internees” (PBS – Censorship par 7). money from taxes and war bonds and censorship were important to America during World War II Maintaining the home front with motivated and enthusiastic people is important to progress towards victory during the war. America was able to unite and dominate fascism.