In this Boxing day special episode Nick takes a look at Operation Hardtack 7 raid on Sark and Operation Hardtack 28 raid on Jersey.
In this episode recorded on the 82nd Anniversary of two Commando raids on the Channel Islands. Including the only Commando raid on Jersey, Operation Hardtack 28, and the second Commando raid on Sark Operation Hardtack 7.
You can find pictures and further information on these links.
For our episode on Operation Basalt you can go here.
I wrote about Operation Basalt and my attendance at the 80th Anniversary. Plenty of information about this raid and video of re-enactment and photographs here.
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