28+ ‘World War II’ Writing Prompts
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Through Her Eyes
Write a journal entry from the perspective of a woman in a specific historical event.
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Christmas Journey Through Time
Detail an imaginary Christmas journey through different historical periods.
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Puzzle of the Enigma Machine
You are a talented cryptologist recruited to decode the decrypted messages from the enemy during World War II.
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The Unseen Patriot
Imagine you are a double agent in World War II, working to mislead enemy forces while all along being true to your homeland.
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The Soldier’s Letter
Create a fictional letter from a soldier in World War II, writing to his beloved on Valentine’s Day.
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Secrets in the Attic
While rummaging through the attic, your character stumbles across a series of letters exchanged between their grandparents during World War II.
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Hidden Letters from War
Narrate the story of a soldier or a nurse in World War II through a series of letters written to their loved ones.
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WWII from a child’s perspective
Imagine you are a child during World War II. What are your greatest fears and hopes?
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The Crypto Chronicles
Write about a historical codebreaker during World War II who stumbles upon information not meant for his eyes.
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Wartime Sacrifices
Pen a letter from a soldier during World War II to his family back home detailing his experiences and emotions.
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Ringing in the Past
Craft a narrative about celebrating New Year’s Eve during a pivotal historical era.
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Rosie’s Revelation
Create a short tale about a factory working women during World War II realizing her potential.
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World War II Liberation
Write from the perspective of a soldier liberating a concentration camp during World War II.
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Alien Invasion During World War II
Write a story featuring aliens landing on Earth amidst the turmoil of World War II.
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Anachronistic Adventures
Write a fairy tale about a character from a past era suddenly appearing in a more recent period.
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Children of the Holocaust
Portray the life of a Jewish child living in a concentration camp during World War II.
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The Pigeon of War
Write a story about a carrier pigeon carrying the wrong message behind enemy lines during WWII.
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WWII: Personal Perspectives
Imagine you are a soldier in World War II, pen down a diary entry expressing your thoughts and experiences.
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Historical Flight Deck
Set your story on an aircraft carrier during a significant historical event, detailing how the crew responds to the pressure and impact of the event.
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Anime Through Decades
Explore how different eras have influenced the themes, style, and storytelling methods of anime.
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Hitler’s Defeat in World War I
What if Adolf Hitler was killed by a British soldier during World War I?
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Letters from the Front Line
During World War II, write a series of letters from a soldier on the frontline to their loved ones at home.
