Synopsis
During World War II, Winston Churchill decided to involve middle-aged men in the war effort and from this the Home Guards were formed. This is their story.
From the Back Cover
Prime Minister Winston Churchill was concerned that middle-aged men were being cold-shouldered from service, and so, on 14th May 1940, Anthony Eden broadcast to the nation, announcing the formation of the Local Defence Volunteers. Within 24 hours over a million men had offered their services, grateful for the chance at last, to do something for their Country's defence. At the end of July this force was proudly renamed, and the Home Guard were born.
The organisation grew up almost spontaneously, reflecting a desire for people 'to do their but', and the Home Guard became a political force in its own right. But, in the early days, and with invasion a very real threat, the Home Guard was woefully under equipped and so improvisation became the name of the game, from sharpened pitch-forks as makeshift weapons to ingenious home made explosives.
This programme was made with the co-operation of the Chatham Home Guard who are committed to rescuing the Home Guard's image from that of Dad's Army and it features their story, the real story of the Home Guard.
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