Does Pre-war mean pre-1939?

[pokerplyr80]

As there is no separate during war category I've always thought post war starts after 1945, when the war ended. Prewar would be anything issued in 1945 or before.

[DaveW]

Originally Posted by pokerplyr80

As there is no separate during war category I've always thought post war starts after 1945, when the war ended. Prewar would be anything issued in 1945 or before.

My thoughts exactly. Pre-war is really "not post-war", so pre-1945.

[seanofjapan]

Really it makes no sense to draw a line between pre and post war since they don’t run consecutively. A more accurate periodization I think would be

Pre 1941 = prewar
1942-1947 = interregnum
After 1948 = postwar

[Leon]

Originally Posted by seanofjapan

Really it makes no sense to draw a line between pre and post war since they don’t run consecutively. A more accurate periodization I think would be

Pre 1941 = prewar
1942-1947 = interregnum
After 1948 = postwar

The middle one is disqualified because I can't pronounce. it.
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[conor912]

Originally Posted by Leon

The middle one is disqualified because I can't pronounce. it.
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I thought Interregnum was something you rub on sore joints?

[obcbobd]

Originally Posted by seanofjapan

Really it makes no sense to draw a line between pre and post war since they don’t run consecutively. A more accurate periodization I think would be

Pre 1941 = prewar
1942-1947 = interregnum
After 1948 = postwar

You seem to have 1941 and 1948 as orphans :-)