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What was the confederate home guard during the civil war?
A sort of local militia. Members were usually men too old and boys too young for service with the field armies, plus any soldiers at home convalescing from wounds or disease. Also men of prime age but still at home because their preofession made them exempt from the draft.
How did Sparta prepare men?
The Spartan men were takin from there mothers at the age of 7 to start training for the Army. When they were 30 they were able to come home to there family but if they were told they need to serve they had to. When they became 60 years of age they retired from the Army if they made it to that age.
What did the home guard do in world war 2?
The home guard is a state militia that replaces the National Guard when off to war. During WW2, it protected armories, water reservoirs, and other areas deemed sensitive to possible sabatoge.
What did Powhatan men do during the night?
Some stood guard and others slept.
Were the home guard in Britain against the Nazis a suicide squad?
No. The Home Guard in Britain were local militia who performed duties to ensure the security of their towns. They particiapated as air raid warrens and air observers and other duties that didn't require special soldier skills. They were not a suicide squad. Germany had to resort to a type of home guard during the last weeks of the war as the Allies began to close in on them. They armed young boys and old men with anti-tank rockets and sent them out with very little training. They were not a suicide squad but most were certainly going to their death if they got close enough to attack an American or Russian tank.
What are facts about the home guard?
1.5 million men were involved in the Home Guard. Originally, the Home Guard was called 'Local Defence Volunteers' It was first introduced on 14th May 1940 Over 20 000 weapons were donated by the public to them. The BBC sitcom Dad's Army was based on the Home Guard On the first day, 250 000 men volunteered to become a member of the Home Guard.
Was 70 too old for the home guard in world war 2?
Yes 70 was too old for the home guard in world was 2. Home guards were men aged 41-55. Yes 70 was too old for the home guard in world was 2. Home guards were men aged 41-55.
What jobs did men do in world war 2?
the y did home guard
How old were the men in the Home Guard?
Around 41 upto 55. ;)
What was the confederate home guard during the civil war?
A sort of local militia. Members were usually men too old and boys too young for service with the field armies, plus any soldiers at home convalescing from wounds or disease. Also men of prime age but still at home because their preofession made them exempt from the draft.
What age could Spartan men return home?
spartan men were allowed to leave the military camp at age 50.
Are men have tattoos are qualified in joining Philippine coast guard?
are men have tattoos are qualified to be a Philippine coast guard
When was The Old Home Guard created?
The Old Home Guard was created in 1971.
Who is the best guard dog for home?
Mastiff breeds are best guard dogs for home.
Can you be age 46 and be in National Guard?
Do you mean join the guard at 46 or remain in the guard at that age? Joining at that age is not possible unless you had prior military service. If you are already in, you can stay up until 60 yrs. of age.
What is the motto of Home Guard Norway?
The motto of Home Guard - Norway - is 'VERNER VOKTER VIRKER'.
When was Royal Croatian Home Guard created?
Royal Croatian Home Guard was created in 1868.
