I Was There

The True Story Of The Home Guard

Author: Stephen Day

Narrated by: Mark Adderley

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Format
Digital Audiobook

Age
9 - 12

Duration
00:42.38

Published: 19th June 2026

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British 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 ¼ 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. Featuring stories told by Ronald Quartington, Keith Chisman, John Smythe and James Roffey.