How was Britain different after World War II?

Though Britain emerged as one of the victors of World War II, the nation faced many hardships in the years that followed.  Years of military attacks, such as the German Blitzkreig, had left many cities and towns in ruins.  After six years of war, Britain was stretched thin.  They still had colonies around the world and they also occupied a sector of Germany.  The country faced the possibility of bankruptcy.  Rationing continued even after the...

Though Britain emerged as one of the victors of World War II, the nation faced many hardships in the years that followed.  Years of military attacks, such as the German Blitzkreig, had left many cities and towns in ruins.  After six years of war, Britain was stretched thin.  They still had colonies around the world and they also occupied a sector of Germany.  The country faced the possibility of bankruptcy.  Rationing continued even after the war ended.  Even bread was rationed due to the need to feed those in British occupied Germany.  The country faced a difficult winter in the late 1940s.

Political changes also occurred.  The Labour Party came back into power following the end of the war.  This lasted until the early 1950s.

Despite the hardship, Britain did see some positive events in the five years following the end of the war.  Queen Elizabeth's celebrated wedding occurred in 1947, and the following year London hosted the Summer Olympic Games.  By the 1950s, prosperity returned to the country.