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The Royal Navy was founded in the sixteenth century as part of the British armed forces.

Too bad the Royal Lady Pirate Costume wasn’t around during the war. The Royal Navy was the most powerful navy in the entire world at one time. The Royal navy played a big part in World War II. The German U boats were engaging and sinking all merchant ships during World War II.

This action was threatening the lives of Britains. If the Royal Navy didn’t do something England would starve. They hunted down and destroyed the German U boat submarines. It was during World War II that the first all aircraft naval attack was accomplished. This was during the famous battle of Taranto, when the Navy was evacuating Dunkirk. Admiral Cunningham was the commander in charge at this time.

Get the Royal Lady Pirate Costume and dress up for any party as part of the Royal Navy.

The Royal Navy suffered many ship losses during the World War II years. They lost many great ships during this time. After the war the Royal Navy felt that they had to downsize, because they didn’t have the money to build more ships.

(Royal lady pirate costume)

What would it have been like to be a service man over the seas in France during World War II?

France declared war on Germany after it invaded Poland in 1939. On the 25th of June 1940, Germany succeeded in conquering France and they were under the control of Germany. This is when the French resistance began. Charles De Gaulle gave a memorable speech to the French people that was broadcast on the British airway. He said,” France has lost a battle, but France has not lost the war!”

De Gaulle established the Free French government to fight the Nazi regime. The French continued to fight Germany throughout World War II. Eventually they received help from Britain. After the Normandy beach landing in June of 1940 they received help from American troops. France had over one million troops in combat in World War II.

Vintage Halloween costumes of this era are fun to wear. The sexy Le Parisienne cigarette girl costume would be perfect for any costume ball.