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LATEST PODCAST IS OUT! June 1942: A MONTH OF TURMOIL

In this episode, the hosts delve into the events of June 1942 in Jersey and Guernsey during the German occupation. They discuss various topics including the challenges of movement between the islands, a mysterious cobbler’s attempt to return to Jersey, a crime wave involving a young boy, the request for candles from Jersey, the second anniversary of the occupation, the significance of the Channel Island Monthly Review, and the restrictions on radios and photography.

The conversation highlights the local community’s resilience and the impact of the occupation on daily life. This conversation delves into the experiences and challenges faced during the German occupation of the Channel Islands in World War II. It highlights the medical concerns, resistance against German authority, the impact of deportation, military rumours, and personal anecdotes from the war. The discussion also touches on community engagement and reflections on historical events, emphasising the lasting effects of the occupation on local society.

A copy of the Channel Island Monthly Review from my collection.

Below is the Jersey Heritage post we mentioned about the diarist Le Sauteur.

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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© Nick Le Huray

PODCAST SPECIAL – NICK TALKS TO ANDY CREBER, GRANDSON OF GERMAN MEDIC WERNER RANG

I had the great pleasure of talking to Andy Creber about his Grandfather Werner Rang. A well known Sark resident post war.

This conversation delves into the remarkable life of Werner Rang, a German medical orderly conscripted during World War II, who served in the Channel Islands.

His story is shared by his grandson, Andy, who recounts Werner’s experiences from his idyllic childhood in Germany, through his conscription and medical duties during the occupation, to his post-war life in Sark.

The discussion highlights the complexities of identity, duty, and personal connections formed during and after the war, as well as the importance of preserving family history through photographs and letters.

Takeaways

  • Werner Rang was a German medical orderly conscripted during WWII.
  • He served in the Channel Islands during the German occupation.
  • Werner was awarded the British Empire Medal for his service as a paramedic.
  • He met his wife, Phyllis, while serving in Sark. Their relationship blossomed through letters during the war.
  • Werner was a POW after the war but continued to provide medical care.
  • He became a respected member of the Sark community post-war. Werner’s story reflects the complexities of wartime identity.
  • Family photographs and letters are vital for preserving history. The conversation emphasises the importance of sharing personal stories.
LOVE AND WAR ON SARK – PHYLLIS & WERNER

Listen below or on your favourite podcast app.

This special also has a video available here.