@izzythepush,
I think I was probably in my thirties before I realized how long rationing went on in England. I remember the American men coming home trying to get jobs. Our Milk Delivery Man had speech problems and a few other problems after being held prisoner by the North Koreans. (and YES I do know the difference between Korea and World War 11)
Earlier today, I attended my last living Aunt's funeral in Washington State. The day she was born in Baltimore, Hitler invaded Poland.....I doubt that gave them a sense of peace for the future. All the cousins, nephews and sons and neighbors signed up to serve, I don't think I'll ever forget the terrible stories I heard from the adult survivors
I know this has nothing to do with War Fare, it's just the verbal news parents and other relative tell you when they can think about it. (Nobody really wants to think about what happened, but we should never forget)