The Channel Islands were the only parts of the British Isles to fall under German rule in the war. Next month they mark 70 years of freedom. Chris Leadbeater hears their tale in Guernsey and Jersey.

When the Channel Islands were deemed indefensible by Winston Churchill, their occupation by the Germans became an inevitability. Adolf Hitler saw the five islands of Jersey, Guernsey, Alderney ...

Yet, if someone in Jersey today speaks of “The Occupation”, there is no question they are referring to anything other than the occupation by Nazi Germany from 1 July 1940 to 9 May 1945.

The Channel Islands are marking 78 years of freedom. Credit: ITV Channel The Channel Islands were the only part of the British Isles to be invaded by German troops during the Second World War .

A 25-tonne tank which was stationed in Jersey during the Nazi occupation is to return to the island this month. The French Char B was captured by the Germans when they invaded France and 17 were sent, ...

The Channel Islands were important to Hitler's plans during the Second World War, with Jersey being particularly crucial for German wartime activities in the Atlantic.

Islanders who lived through the Occupation in Jersey are being invited to share their memories as part of a new book. The project is being run by Maillards Funeral Directors to mark the 76th ...