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The Channel Islands At War

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Actor John Nettles, who became famous for his portrayal of Jersey detective Jim Bergerac and Tom Barnaby in Midsomer Murders is the writer and presenter of this fascinating three-part documentary.
There is no agreed and settled history of the German Occupation of the Channel Islands and the subject still arouses a great deal of passion and indeed anger. What did go on in those years? Was there widespread collaboration? Did the civilian authorities actively help the Germans to round up Jews? Was there any resistance in the Islands and, if so, who were the resistors? And why did Britain abandon the Islands so completely to their fate and in such strange circumstances?
These programmes attempt to answer some of these questions by using archive film footage, talking to the historians, expert in this subject and most importantly by letting the survivors of that awful time speak for themselves which they do most eloquently.
The story that emerges is complex, heart-rending and enthralling. It is the story of ordinary people many of whom became extraordinary as they lived through the harsh and bitter years of the German Occupation.

John also explores this subject in more depth in his new book entitled, Jewels and Jackboots which is launched this Autumn.

Language: English

Format: DVD

ISBN: 1905095317

ISBN 13: 1905095317

The Channel Islands At War

5/5 ( ratings)

Actor John Nettles, who became famous for his portrayal of Jersey detective Jim Bergerac and Tom Barnaby in Midsomer Murders is the writer and presenter of this fascinating three-part documentary.
There is no agreed and settled history of the German Occupation of the Channel Islands and the subject still arouses a great deal of passion and indeed anger. What did go on in those years? Was there widespread collaboration? Did the civilian authorities actively help the Germans to round up Jews? Was there any resistance in the Islands and, if so, who were the resistors? And why did Britain abandon the Islands so completely to their fate and in such strange circumstances?
These programmes attempt to answer some of these questions by using archive film footage, talking to the historians, expert in this subject and most importantly by letting the survivors of that awful time speak for themselves which they do most eloquently.
The story that emerges is complex, heart-rending and enthralling. It is the story of ordinary people many of whom became extraordinary as they lived through the harsh and bitter years of the German Occupation.

John also explores this subject in more depth in his new book entitled, Jewels and Jackboots which is launched this Autumn.

Language: English

Format: DVD

ISBN: 1905095317

ISBN 13: 1905095317

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