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
SPECIAL - INTERVIEWS WITH SOME WHO WERE CHILDREN DURING THE OCCUPATION, AN EVACUEE EXPERIENCE AND MORE.
Unfortunately Keith is currently unwell having succumbed to the latest bout of the flu that is doing the rounds. So instead of the scheduled July 1943 episode we have some interviews for you. Thank you to Katie Roger for voicing one of the stories which was received as an email.
In this episode of Islands at War, host Nick Le Huray shares personal stories from individuals who experienced evacuation during World War II, focusing on the unique narratives of Mary Jay, Johnny Thomas Boalch, and Val Le Feurve. The episode highlights the chaos and emotional turmoil of wartime decisions, the kindness shown by individuals during the occupation, and the varying experiences of evacuees. Additionally, the episode discusses upcoming community events related to the history of the Channel Islands, encouraging listener engagement and participation.
- The episode features personal stories from evacuees during World War II.
- Mary Jay's unique evacuation experience highlights the chaos of wartime decisions.
- John Thomas Boalch shares his memories of kindness from a German soldier during the occupation.
- Val Le Feuvre recounts her husband's challenging experiences as an evacuee in Glasgow.
- The podcast emphasizes the importance of community and shared history in understanding wartime experiences.
- The stories reflect a mix of adventure and hardship faced by evacuees.
- The impact of the war on families and communities is a central theme.
Future episodes will continue to explore the history of the Channel Islands during the war so don't worry July 1943 is coming soon!
Also details of some upcoming events.
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If you want to email in a question send it to occupied@gnetradio.com.
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.
