Its October 1941 and the Germans are worried about a British attempt to retake the Channel Islands.
We had a couple of clarifications and corrections that we talked about. One being the American officer who was in fact Canadian. Learn more about Major Alan Chambers in the article below.
We reference Operation Attaboy which was planned earlier in the year. If you want to read about that go to my article.
We talk about the Fortress Order and the French workers that arrive. Lists of men of military age drawn up. You can find out more here about the order.
We talk neutral citizens and their experience.
During the podcast we mentioned the Digimap ariel photo map. You can find it here. The gallery of WW2 reconnaissance photos is here.
A look ahead to Liberation 80 for next year, a couple of forthcoming walks.
Guernsey Walking Tours which is Keith’s walking tours can be found here.
We also mentioned another tour guide that I am friends with Jo May whose website is on the link in her name.
I hope that you have enjoyed reading the blog post.
I also co-host a podcast with Keith Pengelley in which we talk about the occupation of the Channel Islands month by month using first hand accounts, diaries and our research in the archives. You can find us on all the major podcast services. Just search “Islands at War” or visit our podcast page here.
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