British Forces

"Who do you think you are kidding, Mr 'itler ?"

Hulton Getty.

Posed publicity photo showing British Home Guard NCOs learning the mysteries of the Vickers (Maxim) water-cooled machine gun. Given that this weapon was in first-line combat use by the British, Empire and Dominion armies throughout the war, it is unlikely that too many Home Guard units received such weapons - although it is clear that some, in the South-East of England at least, did. Circa 1940. Best regards, JR.