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A Podcast about the occupation of the Channel Islands by German forces 1940 to 1945. Focusing on personal experiences of those that lived through it using diaries and our own research. Social, practical and military aspects of the occupation of the Channel Islands.
Join Keith Pengelley and Nick Le Huray as they talk you through the occupation month by month. Oh and we drop our own family stories in as well.
We will talk you through the occupation as it happened.
Questions welcome at occupied@gnetradio.com
Update frequency:
every 19 days
Average audio length:
52 minutes
English
United Kingdom
80 episodes
since Feb. 11, 2024
episodic
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PREVIOUS EPISODES 🔗
As August 1944 unfolded, residents of the Channel Islands found themselves in a precarious situation, balancing between hope and despair as they awaited the Allies' arrival. This month’s episode of Islands at War dives deep into the daily lives and concerns of the islanders, as narrated throug…
In this episode we introduce a new diary, Baron Hans Max Baron von und zu Aufsess, you can get his diaries here.
His diary chronicles in detail his dealings with the civilian population, his ‘parishioners’ as he called them, and with the leading island politicians in Jersey and Guernsey. There were…
The episode proceeds from the fourth anniversary of occupation and post–D-Day hope fading into an anxious wait, through tightening blockades, naval and air activity around the islands, shifting German behaviour, and the psychological toll on civilians. It closes with a preview of August 1944 (notab…
In a departure from the German Occupation Nick talks to Chris Oliver about the origins and war time experience during the First World War. We also talk about how that impacted the Island in the Second World War.
Explore the rich history of the Royal Guernsey Light Infantry, its origins, key battle…
As June 1944 arrived, the Channel Islands found themselves at the centre of a pivotal moment in World War II. With D-Day marking a significant turning point in the war, the expectations of islanders soared, but the reality of the situation quickly set in. In this post, we’ll delve into the events o…
D-Day, June 6, 1944, was a monumental day in history, but the days leading up to it were equally significant. The month of June began with a palpable sense of change. The people of Guernsey and Jersey had been living under German occupation for four years, and whispers of an imminent invasion fille…
As we delve into May 1944, the atmosphere in the Channel Islands is a paradox of hope and despair. Residents are caught in a web of anticipation, sensing that something monumental is on the horizon. In this post, we will explore the daily lives of those living under occupation, the psychological to…
SummaryThis episode provides a detailed look into the life and times during the occupation of the Channel Islands in April 1944, exploring food shortages, military activities, and the resilience of islanders. It features personal stories, historical insights, and reflections on the impact of war o…
Much to talk about!
A banned song whistled in the streets.
A secret conference at the Royal Hotel.
Rumours of evacuation, invasion, and Rommel himself.
March 1944 was a month of fear and quiet rebellion. Our latest episode brings the diaries to life.
The real problems of currency and food procurem…
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