Islands at War Islands At War

January 1941 In this episode we deal with:Lack of vitamin A causes concernPigeons banned!Fortifications - a brief overviewDepression and other illnesses Postage issues Red Cross Letters. If you want to email in a question send it to occupied@gnetradio.com. Alternatively you can send us a text with the link at the bottom of these notes (only works with iPhones). To see all the pictures and documents we talked about head to this linkYou can find out more about the occ...

December 1940.In this episode we deal with the fate of Symes & Nicolle the two commandos and the civilians that helped them. Find out how they were treated and conditions in the prison.You can find out about the prison here.We also talk about the repercussions of the raid and how the local population feels about the raid.Also in the show we look at RAF activity around the islands, a German aircraft crash, and address listeners questions. If you want to email in a questio...

November 1940. There was a lot going on!We continue to follow what is happening to Symes & Nicolle and those that helped them. The confiscation of wireless sets and more.Luftwaffe aircraft downed during the month including one that crashed on Crevichon. To see all the pictures and documents we talked about head to this link. You can find out more about the occupation on my website Island Fortress here.The books we referred to are:Guernsey Occupation Diaries, 1940-45 - Au...

It is October 1940.The two commandos, Nicolle and Symes are still at large and moving around the island. Much happened in the run up to their surrender, their treatment after they surrender and the consequences following this.More British forces personnel surrender as part of the amnesty.Food is already getting short so we talk about an unusual recipe that was used.You can find some of the items, such as the recipes, notice about treatment of soldiers at large, ration books etc we talke...

The latest episode is out.In this episode Keith and Nick talk you through the events of September 1940.We take a look at the following the civilian perception of what is going on in the war, various commando raids, an escape, RAF operations in the area, a failed rescue attempt, islanders serving in the British forces and much more!The escape is detailed here.You can find pictures on my blog post here. We also mention a new podcast about Bomber Command called "Never Mind The Dam Busters" a pod...

We are back for episode 3! We now have an appropriate theme tune thanks to our friend Jim Delbridge. He has kindly allowed us to use his song “5 to 7” from his album ‘The Navigator’. You can find the video here. Keith and Nick talk you through the events of August 1940 the second full month of the islands being occupied by the German forces. We talk about matters both civilian and military.Freedom of worship except for some.Major Marie Ozanne. - Video and ...