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
FEBRUARY 1943 - DEPORTATIONS, WAR CRIMES, MILK MISBEHAVIOUR, MINEFIELDS & WHIRLWINDS
This episode delves into the complex and harrowing history of the Channel Islands during World War II, focusing on the deportations of 1943.
The conversation explores the motivations behind these deportations, the key figures involved, and the impact on the local population. War crimes allegations and the outcome.
It highlights personal stories of those affected, the resistance movements that emerged, and the broader context of life under occupation. The hosts reflect on the psychological toll of war, the struggles for resources, and the resilience of the community amidst adversity.
Also mentioned are the appearance on 1 November 2025 at the Imperial War Museum Podcast Live. Details here IWM Podcast Live | History Podcast Festival at IWM London – 1 Nov
Photographs of people and items we mention during this episode can be found here.
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You can find out more about the occupation on Nick’s website Island Fortress here.
Thanks to Gnet Radio for recording the podcast and thanks to Jim Delbridge for the use of his song ‘5 to 7’ as our theme.
