1940 in the United Kingdom

	1940 in the United Kingdom
	Other years
	1938 \| 1939 \| 1940 \| 1941 \| 1942
	Constituent countries of the United Kingdom
	Northern Ireland \| Scotland \| Wales
	Popular culture
	1940 English cricket season; Football: England \| Scotland; 1940 in British radio; 1940 in British television; 1940 in British music;

Events from the year 1940 in the United Kingdom. The year was dominated by Britain's involvement in the Second World War, which commenced in September the previous year, as well as the numerous enemy air raids on Britain and thousands of subsequent casualties. Although the war continued, Britain did triumph in the Battle of Britain and Nazi Germany's invasion attempt did not take place.

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