ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Home front

Okay kiddo, the home front means everything that happens at home when a big war is going on. When there is a war, lots of people have to go and fight in it. But that doesn't mean that everyone goes. Some people stay back at home to take care of things there. This is called the home front.

Now, when someone is at war, they need things to help them fight, like food, water, clothes, and weapons. The people on the home front are the ones who make sure that these things get to the soldiers who are fighting the war.

The home front can also mean a place where people come together to show support for the soldiers who are fighting. This can include things like making care packages, sending messages of encouragement, and wearing special clothes or symbols to show support.

During a war, the home front can be a very busy and important place. People work hard to make sure that everything runs smoothly and that the soldiers have what they need to keep fighting. And while it can be tough to be away from loved ones who are fighting, knowing that people are supporting them from home can give soldiers the courage and strength they need to keep going.