What is the meant by the term 'homefront'?

Answer 1

The homefront could be considered the civilians and civilian institutions that support a nations war making capability. The people's morale (or lack of), conservation efforts, governments domestic policies are all part of the homefront. Germany's Blitz on London was their effort to shatter Englands homefront.

Answer 2

The homefront refers to the civilian population and activities in a country during wartime, as opposed to the military front. It includes efforts such as rationing, fundraising, and civil defense to support the war.