1940 ⟶ Home Guard Formation Announced

The creation of the Local Defence Volunteers (the Home Guard...
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1944

💂 Home Guard Formation Announced

The creation of the Local Defence Volunteers (the Home Guard) is announced by the new Secretary of State for War Anthony Eden. It is mostly composed of the elderly and retired.⟶
Home Guard Formation Announced (1940)
Home GuardMilitaryDefenseUKWorld War IIVolunteerElderlyCivil Defence

🛡️ British Home Guard Officially Established

The British "Home Guard" is officially established, drawing on elderly men and those considered unable to serve in the regular armed forces.⟶
British Home Guard Officially Established (1940)
United KingdomHome GuardDefenseCivilian ArmyInvasion ThreatMilitaryWar EffortWorld War IIUK

💂 British Home Guard Stood Down

The British Home Guard is stood down.⟶
British Home Guard Stood Down (1944)
UKHome GuardMilitaryHome FrontDefenseEnd of ServiceCivilian Army