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Makeshift Home Guard Tank
This jerry-built armoured car, fitted with a Sunbeam chassis and three machine guns, was the pride of the Berkshire Home Guard.
1940
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Media ID 14405506
© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans
Armoured Berkshire Dads Defence Defense Effort Guard Sep16 Tank Volunteers
Greetings Card (7"x5")
Step back in time with our exclusive range of vintage greeting cards from Media Storehouse. This captivating design features a Makeshift Home Guard Tank, an ingenious creation by the Berkshire Home Guard during World War II. Illustrated by the Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans from Mary Evans Prints Online, this card brings history to life. Perfect for those who appreciate the past or have a loved one with a passion for military history, this vintage greeting card is sure to make a lasting impression. Order yours today and add a touch of history to your correspondence.
Folded Greeting Cards (12.5x17.5 cm) have a laminate finish and are supplied with an envelope. The front and inside can be personalised with text in a selection of fonts, layouts and colours.
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Estimated Product Size is 17.5cm x 12.5cm (6.9" x 4.9")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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EDITORS COMMENTS
This Makeshift Home Guard Tank, a testament to the ingenuity and determination of the local volunteers in Berkshire during the early days of World War II, is a fascinating glimpse into the grassroots efforts of the Home Guard's armored forces. The tank, which was affectionately known by the men who built it, was a jerry-built armored car, fitted with a Sunbeam chassis and three machine guns. With the formal army stretched thin and the threat of a German invasion looming, the Home Guard was formed to provide an extra layer of defense for the civilian population. The men of the Home Guard, many of whom were fathers and sons, worked tirelessly to convert civilian vehicles into makeshift tanks and other armored personnel carriers. This tank, with its rough welds and makeshift armor, was the pride of the Berkshire Home Guard. It may not have been as advanced or effective as the tanks used by the formal army, but it represented the spirit of the Home Guard - a group of ordinary men doing their best to protect their communities in extraordinary times. The image captures the tank in action, with its three machine guns trained on the road ahead. The men in the background, dressed in their Home Guard uniforms, watch intently as their makeshift tank leads the way. The scene is one of determination and resolve, a testament to the indomitable spirit of the Home Guard and the community spirit that drove them to build and defend their makeshift fortresses against the threat of invasion. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the sacrifices and efforts made by the Home Guard during the Second World War. It is a reminder that even in the darkest of times, ordinary people can come together to make a difference and protect their communities.
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