The military occupation of the Channel Islands by Nazi Germany lasted for most of the Second World War, from 30 June 1940 until liberation on 9 May 1945. The Bailiwick of Jersey and …

May 8, 2025 · The Channel Islands, which is marking Liberation Day on Friday and Saturday, were the only part of the British Isles to be occupied by the Germans during World War Two.

May 26, 2024 · The Channel Islands, an archipelago nestled in the English Channel off the coast of Normandy, France, found themselves in a precarious position during World War II. Their …

The Channel Islands of Guernsey (Guernsey, Herm, Sark, Alderney and Lihou) were under German occupation during World War Two, from 1940 to liberation in 1945. Known as ‘Hitler’s …

The Channel Islands were the only part of the British Isles to be occupied by German forces during the Second World War. The British government considered the islands to be of little …

The Occupation of the Channel Islands refers to the military occupation of the Channel Islands by the Third Reich during World War II which lasted from June 30, 1940, until the Liberation on …

Despite this unique role in World War II history, the occupation of the Channel Islands remained a relatively overlooked topic for a long time. Only in recent decades has interest in the living …

An exploration of the Channel Islands and World War Two, including their occupation by Nazi forces.

The Channel Islands were the only British territories to be occupied by the Germans during the war. They were liberated in May 1945.