TAB Episode 72: The US M1917 In British Home Guard Service

In May 1940, with the threat of invasion, Britain raised the a militia force. This Home Guard would eventually number more than a million men. The challenge was how to a these men, many would eventually be equipped with the US M1917 - in this video we explore the American rifle's service with the British Home Guard.
Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
0:50 - Early history P13, P14 & M1917
03:45 - The M1917 enters Home Guard service
04:55 - A closer look at the M1917
05:25 - The M1917 at the range
08:55 - Archival footage of Home Guard Training
11:10 - Conclusion
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