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The InterviewThe Interview | Temps Passé | D-Day and Guernsey - the prelude, the invasion and the aftermathOn the 80th anniversary of the D-Day Landings, Express has been exploring what it meant for people in Guernsey.It was 6 June 1944 when Allied forces landed on the beaches of Normandy in a turning point of the Second World War.The Channel Islands were liberated nearly a year later.The impacts reverberated both before, during and after Operation Overlord.In this podcast, Nick Mann is in conversation with Nick Le Huray, curator of the Island Fortress blog and co-host of the Islands at War podcast...June 5, 2024
2026-02-0222 min
Islands at WarAUGUST 1943 - ESCAPE, CENSORSHIP, RAF RAIDS AND A BIZARRE LEGAL CASE!In the midst of World War II, even small islands like Guernsey played a significant role in the larger narrative of conflict and culture. This blog post delves into a recent episode of "Islands at War," where hosts Keith Pengelley and Nick Le Huray explore the complexities of wartime censorship, the lives of local residents, and surprising events that unfolded in August 1943.**Wartime Censorship: The Curious Case of Sonderführer Kurt Goettmann** In August 1943, the departure of Sonderführer Kurt Goettmann marked a notable shift in the dynamics of censorship in Guernsey. Kurt Goettmann, a w...
2025-12-081h 27Islands at WarSPECIAL - INTERVIEWS WITH SOME WHO WERE CHILDREN DURING THE OCCUPATION, AN EVACUEE EXPERIENCE AND MORE.Unfortunately Keith is currently unwell having succumbed to the latest bout of the flu that is doing the rounds. So instead of the scheduled July 1943 episode we have some interviews for you. Thank you to Katie Roger for voicing one of the stories which was received as an email. In this episode of Islands at War, host Nick Le Huray shares personal stories from individuals who experienced evacuation during World War II, focusing on the unique narratives of Mary Jay, Johnny Thomas Boalch, and Val Le Feurve. The episode highlights the chaos and emotional turmoil of wartime dec...
2025-11-2436 minIslands at WarDECEMBER1942 - PART 1 BLACK MARKET, PROHIBITED ZONES, FORCED REGISTRATION FOR LABOUR, REGISTRATION OF GUESTS, RUMOURS OF GERMAN DEPARTUEIn this episode of Islands at War, hosts Keith Pengelley and Nick Le Huray delve into the complexities of life in Guernsey during the German occupation in December 1942. They discuss the establishment of prohibited zones, the registration of local labour for German work, and the pervasive rumours of German withdrawal. The conversation also touches on the economic challenges faced by the islanders, including supply shortages and the rise of the black market. As Christmas approaches, the hosts reflect on the struggles of families to celebrate amidst scarcity, and the ongoing efforts to control communication and information flow by the...
2025-07-281h 00
The Guernsey DeporteesBonus: Islands At War - An Occupation Podcast With a Twist**This is a bonus episode. If you've not tuned in before, I recommend you start at Episode 1**⚡ Island At War is a podcast dedicated to Guernsey’s occupation history. And the two men behind the show have chosen a fascinating way of telling the story - going month by month through the wartime years, making this an incredibly comprehensive listen. 💡 In this special bonus episode of the podcast we meet Keith Pengelley and Nick Le Huray, who’ve dedicated an incredible amount of time to uncovering what happened to islanders during World War 2. Hear some of the stories...
2025-04-1812 min
Guernsey Press Arts PodcastInside the Islands at War podcast and Guernsey Arts’ 2025 plansOn this month’s show, Simon De La Rue and Shaun Shackleton hear all about the Islands at War podcast from the two men behind it, Keith Pengelley and Nick Le Huray, and speak to Russ Fossey and Louise Le Pelley from Guernsey Arts about its plans for 2025 and beyond. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-02-0656 min
History Rage168. The Channel was not a 'model occupation' at all with Nick Le HurayIn this fiery episode of History Rage, host Paul Bavill welcomes back historian and podcaster Nick Le Huray to dismantle the myth of the "model occupation" of the Channel Islands during World War II. Together, they delve into the harsh realities faced by the islanders under German occupation, a far cry from the benign narrative often portrayed.The Myth of the Model Occupation:- Nick passionately debunks the notion that the German occupation of the Channel Islands was a "model" occupation, revealing the severe hardships and brutal treatment endured by the islanders....
2024-12-2350 minHistory RageIntro to Series 15Welcome to Series 15 of History Rage! A massive thank you to everyone who has supported us on this journey—your encouragement means the world. Here's a sneak peek at the fiery topics we'll be tackling over the next ten weeks. Get ready to challenge everything you thought you knew about history.Upcoming Rages:Heather Darsie takes on Anne of Cleves and the 'Flanders Mare' mythNick Le Huray gets his rage on at the 'Model Occupation' of the Channel; IslandsMuseum Curator Liam Gauci of the Malta Maritime Museum rages that Corsairs and Pirates are very differentJohanna St...
2024-12-1401 min
Home Brew HistoryThe Channel Islands at WarJoin Joey and Bo as they speak with historian Nick Le Huray about the Channel Islands in the Second World War!If you would like to donate to Finley's Touch, a charity benefiting children with childhood cancers, please follow this link:https://donate.justgiving.com/charity/finleystouch/donation-amount
2024-07-0854 min
Bailiwick PodcastsTemps Passé: D-Day and Guernsey - the prelude, the invasion and the aftermathOn the 80th anniversary of the D-Day Landings, Express has been exploring what it meant for people in Guernsey.It was 6 June 1944 when Allied forces landed on the beaches of Normandy in a turning point of the Second World War.The Channel Islands were liberated nearly a year later.The impacts reverberated both before, during and after Operation Overlord.In this podcast, Nick Mann is in conversation with Nick Le Huray, curator of the Island Fortress blog and co-host of the Islands at War podcast...
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2024-06-0522 min
The 15 Minute Book ClubHistory Hack: Channel Islands in WW2Nick Le Huray joins us to talk about a lesser know history of the Second World War and that is the Channel Islands.Patreon members get extra time: 15 more minutes, in which you get to see behind the scenes and find out how the book was written. You can subscribe here: https://www.patreon.com/cw/15MinuteBookClubWatch the video version: https://www.youtube.com/@15MinuteBook_ClubBuy [INSERT BOOK TITLE] at our Bookshop.org shop. Support authors, indie bookshops and us!UK Link: US Link:
2024-04-051h 02History Rage73. Churchill didn't abandon the Channel Islands with Nick Le HurayThis week we're crossing the Channel to that oft overlooked Crown Dependency, the beautiful Channel Islands as we are joined by Guernsey Historian and blogger Nick Le Huray to rage that CHURCHILL DID NOT ABANDON THE CHANNEL ISLANDS.We'll also be talking about resistance to the Occupation, life under Nazi control and how the Channel Islands fought back in their own way.Do check out Nick's blog on the Occupation at Island Fortress and you can follow him on Twitter @nickleh Support the showYou can follow H...
2023-08-141h 02