Home Guard

A civilian volunteer force established in Great Britain during World War II, tasked with local defense and assisting the regular military.

Entente Powers

A coalition of countries, primarily France, Russia, and Great Britain, that opposed the Central Powers during World War I. This alliance laid the groundwork for the Allied powers in World War II.

Allies

The coalition of nations, primarily Great Britain, the United States, the Soviet Union, and China, that fought against the Axis powers during World War II.

Allied Powers

A synonym for the Allies, the group of nations that fought against the Axis powers in World War II.

Battle of Britain

A World War II air campaign fought between the British Royal Air Force (RAF) and the German Luftwaffe over the skies of Great Britain from July 10, 1940, to October 31, 1940.