Dad's Army: The Glorious True Story of the Home Guard', with Sinclair McKay

They may be remembered as a band of charming amateurs, but Britains Home Guard played a serious and courageous role in defending the nation.Sunday Times bestselling historian Sinclair McKay draws on original research for his new book to uncover the remarkable men and women behind the television legend.

From improvised weapons to secret operations, he reveals how Dads Army became a formidable fighting force and shares some of the most exciting and unusual adventures of Gloucestershires Home Guard, with fascinating illustrations.