THE REDLINE HOME GUARD

LIVING HISTORY GROUP

THE REDLINE HOME GUARD.

Representing the 1st Berkshire (Abingdon) and 5th Oxfordshire (Henley) Battalions of the Home Guard that defended Stop Line Red.

Our aim is to pay tribute to our brave local Berkshire and Oxfordshire men, who volunteered to defend our homes, factories, infrastructure and countryside from the threat of the expected German invasion in 1940.

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Redline Home Guard AGM Held at Historic Wallingford Town Hall

This year’s Annual General Meeting of the Redline Home Guard was held in fitting surroundings[…]

Home Guard Training Night with the B.A.R. and Thompson

Last night’s Home Guard training session followed a familiar and welcome rhythm. After the customary[…]

Home Guard Training Night – The Sten Gun in Focus

Back at South Stoke Village Hall, the platoon gathered once more for an evening of[…]