American Soldiers Make Homes In Glider Crates

The video showcases Shanty town in England, a makeshift city built by a mobile reclamation and repair squadron to house workers who maintain gliders. Initially lacking housing, the squadron used glider crates to create comfortable living spaces. These quarters became so desirable that workers preferred them over newly furnished accommodations, leading to the expansion of the handmade settlement across the glider assembly field.

What was the initial challenge faced by the boys in Shanty Town?

• Insufficient glider parts

• Poor weather conditions

• Lack of food supplies

• No housing facilities

Who was responsible for the architectural design of the living quarters?

• Mobile reclamation and repair squadron

• The boys themselves

• A group of architects

• Local government

What materials were used to create the living quarters?

• Wood from nearby forests

• Bricks and mortar

• Metal from old vehicles

• Crates from gliders

Why did the boys prefer to stay in the handmade Hamlet?

• It was closer to their work

• It was more modern

• It was more comfortable

• It was cheaper

How large did the handmade Hamlet eventually become?

• Two miles

• One mile

• Half a mile

• A quarter mile