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263. British Isles, Nazi Rule - The Nazi Occupation of the Channel Islands

2025/3/5
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Patrick Bishop: 海峡群岛在战争初期被忽视，英国没有对其进行防御准备。随着法国的沦陷，德军轻松占领了这些岛屿。岛民的生活在占领初期相对平静，但随着战争的推进，物资短缺和饥饿问题日益严重。丘吉尔的态度显得冷漠，甚至表示‘让他们饿死’。岛民面临的选择是合作还是抵抗，许多人选择了前者，以避免更大的报复。 Saul David: 海峡群岛的占领为英国提供了一个独特的视角，展示了如果德国成功入侵英国本土，可能会发生的情况。岛上的抵抗活动有限，主要是由少数共产主义者领导的小规模行动。尽管没有大规模的军事对抗，但岛民在战争中表现出的勇气和人道主义精神值得铭记。

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The Nazi Occupation of the Channel Islands was the only German occupation of British territory during World War Two, providing a unique insight into how occupation might have unfolded in Britain itself. The islands, closer to France than Britain, were initially overlooked in British war plans and later left to fend for themselves after France's fall.
  • The Channel Islands were closer to France but were British-owned, making them strategically significant.
  • The islands were initially overlooked in British war plans, with no significant defensive measures taken.
  • The occupation provides insights into potential British reactions if Nazi occupation had occurred in mainland Britain.

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In this episode of Battleground '45 Saul and Patrick look at the Nazi Occupation of The Channel Islands, the only part of British territory occupied by the Germans in World War Two.

Together they examine the complexities of this occupation, the treatment of the locals, the collaboration and resistance that arose, and the lasting questions it raises about wartime choices. They also look at few instances the war came ashore on the otherwise peaceful islands, with commando raids and the remarkable story of double agent Eddie Chapman.

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Producer: James Hodgson

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