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Members of Britains Home Guard in training, Chipping Campden, Gloucestershire, World War II, 1940 (b / w photo)
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Members of Britains Home Guard in training, Chipping Campden, Gloucestershire, World War II, 1940 (b / w photo)
6015305 Members of Britains Home Guard in training, Chipping Campden, Gloucestershire, World War II, 1940 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Members of Britains Home Guard in training, Chipping Campden, Gloucestershire, World War II, 1940. Illustration from The Second Great War, A Standard History, Volume Five (The Waverley Book Company Ltd in association with The Amalgamated Press Ltd, London, c1946).); © Look and Learn
Media ID 22578200
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1940 1949 19401949 1940s Civilians Cotswolds Defence Forties Gloucestershire Home Front Invasion Marching Nineteen Forties Preparations Readiness Rifles Second World War The Forties Training Volunteers Wartime World War 2 World War Ii World War Two Wwii Chipping Campden Home Guard
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This print captures a significant moment in history during World War II. The image showcases members of Britain's Home Guard undergoing training in Chipping Campden, Gloucestershire in 1940. With rifles held firmly in their hands, these brave soldiers march along a road in the picturesque Cotswolds region. The photograph, taken by an English photographer from the 20th century, is part of a private collection and was featured as an illustration in "The Second Great War, A Standard History". Published around 1946 by The Waverley Book Company Ltd. , this historical document sheds light on the preparations and readiness of Britain's defense during the war. As tensions rose with the looming threat of invasion from Germany, these dedicated volunteers joined forces to protect their homeland. Their commitment to duty shines through as they train diligently to defend against any potential German aggression. This snapshot not only reflects the resilience and determination of British civilians turned soldiers but also serves as a reminder of the sacrifices made during this tumultuous period. It stands as a testament to the courage displayed by ordinary people who stepped up to safeguard their country amidst one of history's darkest chapters.
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