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 • 72 episodes
Islands at War
Latest Episodes
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 ...
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Season 1
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Episode 72
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1:06:38
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...
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Season 1
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Episode 71
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1:11:47
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...
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Season 1
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Episode 70
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1:10:17
JANUARY 1944 - A YEAR OF HOPE, COURT MARTIAL,TUNNELS & TRIBULATIONS
SummaryIn this episode, the hosts discuss the sentiments surrounding the year 1944 in the Channel Islands, reflecting on the mix of optimism and despair among the local population. They explore various themes such as the impact of occup...
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Season 1
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Episode 69
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57:34
DECEMBER 1943 - HEDY UPDATE, £1 RACKET, BLACK MARKET & SCANDAL
SummaryThis conversation explores the experiences of individuals and communities in the Channel Islands during World War II, focusing on personal stories, military operations, and the impact of the German occupation. It highlights the r...
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Season 1
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Episode 68
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1:05:30
