Second World War 1940: Home Guard

80 years ago, with the threat of invasion very real, the British government raised the Local Defence Volunteers, later known as the Home Guard.
Inspired by our contemporary artillery collection at Fort Nelson, and the Fort’s historic role supplying Anti-aircraft batteries on the South Downs, meet the LDV’s newest and most enthusiastic recruit.
Want to learn more about the Home Guard? We have a series of Home Guard Training Manuals available as eBooks to buy from our online shop. All are recreated from originals in our museum archives.
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[@piatpotatopeon8305]

I liked the little joke at the end. It was a nice touch. It was fun to see some information of the Home Guard that was more reliable than "Dad's Army," even if that was a fun show.

[@Emsworth377]

Taken aback a little when he mentioned the locality i'm watching it in: Fareham , Cosham and paulsgrove!

[@mauricewalshe8234]

Poaching lol - apparently my maternal grandfather had an actual poachers shotgun that was collapsible

[@WolfieRich1]

Amazing, I can't wait to visit you.

[@kingmichealthefirstofroman2278]

Man: constable
Me: sheiße

[@mattfisher7432]

Careless talk old mate. Careless talk.
There is a war on you know.

[@pauldray2108]

Look Duck and Vanish ...lol

[@johnerwin9024]

a Yank, thanks 😁👏