The Channel Islands were left undefended by British forces throughout WWII and lived under German Occupation for five long years. On 9 May 1945, liberating Allied forces negotiated the surrender of the Islands. Landing in both Guernsey and Jersey, they were greeted by crowds of cheering Islanders, joyously celebrating their freedom. When Allied forces landed in Normandy on 6 June 1944 they left the Channel Islands in their wake. The Islands had been occupied since the summer of 1940 and would re
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The Channel Islands were left undefended by British forces throughout WWII and lived under German Occupation for five long years. On 9 May 1945, liberating Allied forces
Joël Stoppels Battlefield Tours. . The Channel Islands were left undefended by British forces throughout WWII and lived under German Occupation for five long years. On 9 May 1945, liberating Allied forces negotiated the surrender of the Islands. Landing in both Guernsey and Jersey, they were greeted by crowds of cheering Islanders, joyously ...
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Respecting the enemy. Even in times of war , amongst all the fighting. There are sometimes acts of humanity. In this case , the German soldiers occupying the Channel Islands buried two British RAF Pilots . They were shot down and their wreckage washed up on the beach. The Germans and local population draped their coffins in Union Jacks and buried them. German soldiers acted as pallbearers . They gave them a gun salute as they buried them. Stories like this are ones i like sharing with you guys.
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Respecting the enemy. Even in times of war , amongst all the fighting. There are sometimes acts of humanity. In this case , the German soldiers occupying the Channel Islands buried two British RAF Pilots . They were shot down and their wreckage washed up on the beach. The Germans and local population draped their coffins in Union Jacks and buried them. German soldiers acted as pallbearers . They gave them a gun salute as they buried them. Stories like this are ones i like sharing with you guys.
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80 years ago today, the Channel Islands were liberated from German Occupation — a moment of immense relief and joy. Geoff reads from his father's war diary, dated 9 May 1945, capturing the excitement that swept through the islands that day. Discover more powerful stories from WW2 in the records ➡️ https://bit.ly/4jK9PyU | Findmypast
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