Islands at War
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
Podcasting since 2024 • 39 episodes
Islands at War
Latest Episodes
June 1942: A Month of Turmoil
In this episode, the hosts delve into the events of June 1942 in Jersey and Guernsey during the German occupation. They discuss various topics including the challenges of movement between the islands, a mysterious cobbler's attempt to return to...
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56:36
SPECIAL - WILLIAM PENGELLEY
For this episode Keith provides a detailed account of William Henry Pengelly's life and naval career, highlighting his experiences from joining the Royal Navy in 1915 through both World Wars, his survival of significant naval battles, and the i...
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Season 1
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Episode 34
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35:43
MAY 1942! CONSEQUENCES OF ESCAPE FROM JERSEY, INVASION PREPARATIONS, LAUGHING AT THE GERMANS AND MORE
This episode explores the challenges faced during the occupation of the Channel Islands in World War II, focusing on food supply issues, escape attempts, personal stories of individuals affected by the war, and the role of theatre as a form of ...
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Season 1
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Episode 33
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56:03
WERNER RANG - PODCAST SPECIAL WITH HIS GRANDSON ANDY CREBER
I had the great pleasure of talking to Andy Creber about his Grandfather Werner Rang. A well-known Sark resident post war.This conversation delves into the remarkable life of Werner Rang, a German medical orderly conscripted during World...
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Season 1
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Episode 32
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17:33
APRIL 1942 - THE POLICEMEN ARE SENTENCED, MURDER IN SARK, IMPACT OF MALNUTRITION AND MORE
This episode delves into the daily life and struggles of individuals living under German occupation in Guernsey during World War II. It highlights the challenges of food shortages, the impact of malnutrition on health, and the compl...
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Season 1
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Episode 31
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