JANUARY 1943 – PART ONE – SHIPPING SHOCKER, AIR RAIDS, A CRAFTY FRENCHMAN, PARTIES AND MUCH MORE!

It is January 1943 and as with December 1942 it will be a two episode month because so much happened.   

In the first January 1943 episode Keith and Nick talk about:- 

  • New Year Parties – some have more fun than others.
  • A crafty French trader who is hedging his political and financial bets.
  • A shocking month for German shipping including the Schokland, VP703 and a Minesweeper.
  • Appalling treatment of Russians onboard the Xaver Dorsch.
  • Multiple air raids including hedge hopping Americans.
  • Orders, Orders Orders….

Xaver Dorsch (Photo from archeosousmarine.net)

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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