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Series
Walking Through History ; Series 3, Episode 4
Summary
On 30th June 1940 a plane full of German soldiers touched down at Guernsey airport. It was the start of five year of occupation. The traditional image of the Channel Islands is sun, sea and sandy beaches. But Tony embarks on a five day walk to explore the darkest chapter in the Islands' history, which 70 years on is itself becoming a tourist draw. Starting out in Guernsey to uncover memories of the German aerial attack on the port and the invasion itself, Tony voyages to Jersey which is littered with physical reminders of the Nazi presence. Although of little strategic importance, the Islands were of great propaganda value to Hitler. (From the UK) (Documentary) G CC
