A Nation in Panic
As World War II loomed, Britain faced not only the threat of Nazi Germany but also an internal crisis that would lead to a tragic and largely forgotten chapter in history. The British government, anticipating the horrors of chemical warfare, distributed pamphlets advising citizens on how to protect their pets.
The Grim Recommendations
The pamphlets, distributed by the National Air Raid Precautions Animals Committee (NARPAC), included dire warnings about the potential for gas attacks and food shortages.
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