THE GUILDFORD HOME GUARD

<p>Though gently mocked as TV's 'Dad's Army' the Home Guard was a deadly serious bid to thwart an expected German invasion in the Second World War. This unit history of the Guildford Home Guard explores the unit's history chronologically. </p><p>Listing of first and Stand Down officers Disposition and Weapons in the Defence of Guildford Nodal Point (Nodal Points were towns and villages that were designated as a series of strong points to block use of the road network by invading Nazi German forces). Awards for Meritorious Service are usefully included in the appendices.</p>