The Home Guard, also known as the Local Defence Volunteers (LDV) and the Home Service Force (HSF), was a British volunteer military force formed in 1940 to defend the United Kingdom against invasion by Nazi Germany.
The Home Guard was composed of ordinary civilians, many of whom were too old or too unfit for regular military service. However, they played an important role in defending the country, guarding important installations, providing anti-aircraft and coastal defence, and helping with civil defence duties.
Dogs were often used by Home Guard units to help with sentry duty, patrols, and search and rescue operations. They were also used to carry messages and supplies.
The Home Guard was disbanded in 1944, but it played a significant role in the history of the United Kingdom during World War II.
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