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
Islands at War
Latest Episodes
June 1944 - Part One So much to talk about!
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...
Living in Limbo: The Channel Islands in May 1944
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...
APRIL 1944 - RAIDS, ESCAPES, DESPERATION AS D-DAY LOOMS
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 ...
MARCH 1944 - COLLABORATION, RESISTANCE, ROMMEL, INVASION HOPES AND FEARS!
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 episo...
FEBRUARY 1944 - RADIOS, RUMOURS, POUNDS, PANTO & SPIES!
SummaryIn this episode, the hosts discuss the events of February 1944 in the Channel Islands during World War II, exploring themes of optimism amidst ongoing conflict, the experiences of those in German camps, the impact of military ord...
