This 1940 amateur film captures the early days of the Home Guard, when both uniforms and weapons were in short supply. Filmed in Summerstown in south-west London, we watch as a training exercise takes place under close inspection by army officers. Film courtesy of Film London #BritainOnFilm | BFI

75 years ago - Britain's Home Guard ('Dad's Army') is officially stood down at a special farewell parade in Hyde Park, London READ MORE HERE - http://bit.ly/HomeGuardStandsDown "I am very proud of what the Home Guard has done and I give my heartfelt thanks to you all. Officers, non-commissioned offers, and men, you have served your country with steadfast devotion. I know that your country will not forget that service". - Broadcast to the Home Guard by H.M King George VI, 3rd Dec 1944 | Forces Wa

British Home Guard Mounted Scouts demonstrate their worth WW2... Many Home Guards formed Mounted units in rural areas as it enabled them to patrol large areas of the British countryside. | British & Commonwealth Forces