Islands at War
A Podcast about the occupation of the Channel Islands by German forces 1940 to 1945. Focusing on personal experiences of those that lived through it using diaries and our own research. Social, practical and military aspects of the occupation of the Channel Islands.
Join Keith Pengelley and Nick Le Huray as they talk you through the occupation month by month. Oh and we drop our own family stories in as well.
We will talk you through the occupation as it happened.
Questions welcome at occupied@gnetradio.com
Episodes
69 episodes
JANUARY 1944 - A YEAR OF HOPE, COURT MARTIAL,TUNNELS & TRIBULATIONS
SummaryIn this episode, the hosts discuss the sentiments surrounding the year 1944 in the Channel Islands, reflecting on the mix of optimism and despair among the local population. They explore various themes such as the impact of occup...
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Episode 69
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57:34
DECEMBER 1943 - HEDY UPDATE, £1 RACKET, BLACK MARKET & SCANDAL
SummaryThis conversation explores the experiences of individuals and communities in the Channel Islands during World War II, focusing on personal stories, military operations, and the impact of the German occupation. It highlights the r...
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Episode 68
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1:05:30
NOVEMBER 1943 - HEDWIG ESCAPES, MONUMENT BLOWN UP, FUNERAL FURORE AND MUCH MORE
SummaryThis conversation delves into the experiences of the Channel Islands during World War II, focusing on personal stories of individuals like Zepernick and Hedwig Bercau, the impact of the occupation on daily life, political s...
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Episode 67
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56:55
SPECIAL - DAVE HEWITT TALKS ABOUT HIS 40 YEAR INTEREST IN THE OCCUPATION AND HIS COLLECTION
Nick spoke to Dave Hewitt a long term listener to the show, and a man who has spent 40 years exploring occupation history. Dave is based in the UK but Nick and he caught up on a recent visit to the Island.In this conversation, Dave shar...
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Episode 66
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55:13
SPECIAL EPISODE - COMMANDO RAIDS ON THE CHANNEL ISLANDS DECEMBER 1943
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 ...
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Episode 65
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19:58
OCTOBER 1943 - CENSORSHIP, THE GOAT IS BACK, ARRESTS, FOOD AND DISAGREEMENTS
SummaryIn this episode, the hosts discuss the complexities of life in Guernsey during the German occupation in October 1943. They delve into the return of the German censor Kurt Goettman, the impact of German officials on local life, an...
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Episode 64
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53:08
SEPTEMBER 1943 - THE TIDE IS TURNING, MORALE AND A TRAGIC DEATH
SummaryIn this episode, the hosts discuss the ongoing challenges faced by the islands during the occupation in September 1943. They explore themes of post-war planning, media censorship, social welfare issues, food supply challenges, an...
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Episode 63
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1:18:04
AUGUST 1943 - ESCAPE, CENSORSHIP, RAF RAIDS AND A BIZARRE LEGAL CASE!
In the midst of World War II, even small islands like Guernsey played a significant role in the larger narrative of conflict and culture. This blog post delves into a recent episode of "Islands at War," where hosts Keith Pengelley and Nick Le H...
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Episode 62
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1:27:43
JULY 1943 - THREE YEARS OF OCCUPATION, HEALTH, RATIONS, ARRESTS AND RESISTANCE
This conversation explores the experiences of the Channel Islands during the German occupation in World War II, focusing on the third anniversary of the occupation, the struggles faced by the local population, health crises, rumours of de...
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Episode 61
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1:02:39
SPECIAL - INTERVIEWS WITH SOME WHO WERE CHILDREN DURING THE OCCUPATION, AN EVACUEE EXPERIENCE AND MORE.
Unfortunately Keith is currently unwell having succumbed to the latest bout of the flu that is doing the rounds. So instead of the scheduled July 1943 episode we have some interviews for you. Thank you to Katie Roger for voicing one...
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Episode 60
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36:04
JUNE 1943 PODCAST -GERMANS HUNT FOR GOLD AND DIAMONDS, BINOCULARS BUNGLE, UNITED CLUB RAID, CENSORSHIP AND CINEMA!
SummaryThis episode of 'Islands at War' explores the multifaceted impact of WWII on the Channel Islands, focusing on the German occupation's effects on daily life, community resilience, and cultural shifts. From curfew breakers in Sark ...
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Episode 59
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1:00:35
MAY 1943 - RAF RAIDS, STAND OFF WITH THE GERMANS, DISASTORUS RATIONING CUTS & SHIPPING SUNK
SummaryIn this episode, we explore the complex situation in Guernsey during May 1943, focusing on the rationing cuts imposed by the Germans and the resulting controversies. The discussion covers the rationale behind these cuts, the impa...
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Episode 58
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1:00:18
IWM PODCAST LIVE FESTIVAL - INTERVIEW WITH IWM's HEAD OF PUBLIC HISTORY, JAMES BULGIN
Nick spoke to James Bulgin about a range of topics in front of a live audience at the Imperial War Museum.James's connection with Guernsey.James's career and how he became the museum's head of public history.Curati...
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Episode 57
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44:44
APRIL 1943 PODCAST IS OUT! 18 ARRESTED AND TRIED IN JERSEY, SINKING SHIPS, RAF RAIDS AND MORE!
This episode delves into the experiences of the Channel Islands during the German occupation in World War II, focusing on the crackdown on radios, the arrests of resistance members, the role of women in wartime labour, rationing issues, and the...
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Episode 56
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1:00:43
MARCH 1943 - COURT CASES, DEPORTATION, BLACK MARKET AND MORE
In this episode, we explore the events of March 1943 in the Channel Islands during World War II. The conversation covers various topics including naval actions, the deportation of Jewish women, the impact of electricity rationing, and the e...
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Episode 55
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1:00:20
FEBRUARY 1943 - DEPORTATIONS, WAR CRIMES, MILK MISBEHAVIOUR, MINEFIELDS & WHIRLWINDS
This episode delves into the complex and harrowing history of the Channel Islands during World War II, focusing on the deportations of 1943. The conversation explores the motivations behind these deportations, the key figures involv...
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Episode 54
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1:01:16
FRANK OGIER - EVACUATION TO ENGLAND AND LIFE - CHILDHOOD MEMORIES OF EVACUATION
This conversation explores the personal experiences of Frank Ogier during World War II, focusing on evacuation, life in England, and the impact of war on families and communities. He shares vivid memories of his childhood, the challenges his fa...
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Episode 53
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24:18
JANUARY 1943 - PART 2 DEPORTATION DILEMMAS, RUMOURS, GANG ON THE LOOSE, CRIME, AIRCRAFT AND MUCH MORE
This conversation delves into the historical context of January 1943 in the Channel Islands during World War II, focusing on the rumours and realities of deportations, the local authorities' responses, and the impact of military actions on the ...
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Episode 52
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52:12
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 o...
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Episode 51
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1:02:06
DECEMBER 1942 - PART 2 -WHIRLIBOMBERS, WELLINGTONS, FORCED WORKERS, CONVOY ATTACKED, CRIME & MORE
This episode delves into part 2 of our discussion of December 1942 in the Channel Islands during the German occupation. It explores the plight of slave workers, the experiences of local residents, the impact of war on daily life, and the ...
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Episode 49
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55:06
DECEMBER1942 - PART 1 BLACK MARKET, PROHIBITED ZONES, FORCED REGISTRATION FOR LABOUR, REGISTRATION OF GUESTS, RUMOURS OF GERMAN DEPARTUE
In this episode of Islands at War, hosts Keith Pengelley and Nick Le Huray delve into the complexities of life in Guernsey during the German occupation in December 1942. They discuss the establishment of prohibited zones, the registration of lo...
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Episode 48
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1:00:39
VOICE OF THE OCCUPATION - NICK SPEAKS TO OLIVE HAMON ABOUT HER EVACUATION EXPERIENCE AND HER FAMILY EXPERIENCE OF OCCUPATION
Nick speaks to 95 year old Olive Hamon. This conversation explores the experiences of individuals during the evacuation and occupation of Guernsey during World War II. It delves into personal stories of hardship, resilience, and the impact of w...
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Episode 47
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29:51
SPECIAL - AUTHOR THERESA LE FLEM TALKS ABOUT HER LATEST BOOK 'FREEDOM ON THE MORNING TIDE'
SummaryIn this conversation, Keith Pengelley talks to Theresa Le Flem about her novels set during and after World War II, focusing on the experiences of characters in Guernsey. They explore the themes of survival, love, and the impact o...
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Episode 46
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31:29
NOVEMBER 1942 - THE FRANKEN SPITFIRE, AN AUSTRALIAN SPITFIRE PILOT, THE SARK LANCASTER
This episode we have the stories of two Spitfire Pilots who having been shot down in the Channel Islands end up at Stalag Luft III and one of them takes part in the Great Escape.A Lancaster crash lands in Sark and the crew survive only t...
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Episode 45
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55:01