During WWII, how many soldiers were left on US soil to protect it against invasion?
1) “During the first phase of America’s participation the Allies were on the defensive in response to rapid Axis gains in Europe and Asia. The U.S. home front reflected that mentality. Civilian defense emphasized protection against air raids and sabotage. Millions of volunteers were trained in enemy aircraft detection, blackout procedures, chemical weapon defense, first aid, and a host of other emergency operations. Volunteer militias made up mostly of WWI veterans guarded defense industrial plants and strategic transportation and communication connections. In Illinois 640 separate county, municipal, and township level councils of defense met regularly to practice for the day when German bomber planes were expected to appear overhead and drop their lethal cargoes on the cities and hamlets below. The State Council conducted institutes and provided field visitors, literature, and instructional motion pictures. The American Legion supplied a mobile gas training unit to teach local communi
