With invasion by Germany threatening, the Local Defence Volunteers was created in Britain in May 1940. Known as the Home Guard, they were men from 17 to 65. Home Guard members training.

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With invasion by Germany threatening, the Local Defence Volunteers was created in Britain in May 1940. Known as the Home Guard, they were men from 17 to 65. Home Guard members training.

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