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Did the Home Guard receive machine guns?

The Home Guard received mostly light machine guns and supplemented issued arms with local improvisation.

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Question

Did the Home Guard receive machine guns?

Short answer

Yes, mostly light machine guns. The reply also mentions improvised weapons and old cannon returned to use.

Notes

The Home Guard received machine guns, mostly light machine guns. Locally made weapons and old cannon brought back into use supplemented issued arms.