ISLANDS AT WAR – SEPTEMBER 1940 – PODCAST OUT NOW

The latest episode is out. You can find it on all your favourite podcast apps and you can find it here.

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!

In this episode we mention Captain Parker who was captured (photo below) and details of his reparation.

Photo from display at Occupation Museum.
Reported 29 April 1944 in Guernsey Press

You can find details of the escape here.

We also mention a new podcast about Bomber Command called “Never mind the Dam Busters” a podcast about RAF Bomber Command. You can find it here and on all your favourite podcast apps.

If you listen to the podcast and like it please do like and share it with your friends. It would be great if you could also comment on the podcast on your favourite podcast app.

Thanks to Gnet Radio for recording and our producer Sean Johnson.

Hope you enjoy.

Author: Nick Le Huray 🇬🇬

Guernsey based amateur historian. Interested in the Occupation of the Channel Islands and wider Second World War history.

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