A SPECIAL EPISODE - THE ROYAL GUERNSEY LIGHT INFANTRY WITH CHRIS OLIVER

In a departure from the German Occupation Nick talks to Chris Oliver about the origins and war time experience during the First World War.  We also talk about how that impacted the Island in the Second World War.Explore the rich history of the Royal Guernsey Light Infantry, its origins, key battles in WWI, and its lasting legacy on the island. Discover how this regiment shaped Guernsey's identity and the efforts to preserve its memory for future generations.Plus Guernsey's finest hour when the RGLI were held off the Germans at immense cost to the regiment.Chris also talks about the efforts to preserve the memory and also the good that has come from exchange visits and more with people from Maisnières. You can find out more here about the RGLI and the work of the trust. Send us Fan MailIf you use the send us a text option and would like us to contact you please leave a contact method such as an email.Follow us on Twitter here or Facebook here.If you want to email in a question send it to [email protected].   You can find out more about the occupation on Nick’s website Island Fortress  here.Thanks to Gnet Radio for recording the podcast and thanks to Jim Delbridge for the use of his song ‘5 to 7’ as our theme.