MARCH 1944 - COLLABORATION, RESISTANCE, ROMMEL, INVASION HOPES AND FEARS!

Much to talk about!A banned song whistled in the streets.A secret conference at the Royal Hotel.Rumours of evacuation, invasion, and Rommel himself.March 1944 was a month of fear and quiet rebellion. Our latest episode brings the diaries to life.The real problems of currency and food procurement began earlier than most people assume.The Germans struggled for hard currency, impacting the local economy significantly.Rationing led to severe food shortages, causing hardship for the local population.Political pressure from the UK influenced military decisions regarding the Channel Islands.Civil administration was often at odds with military control during the occupation.Personal stories highlight the resilience of individuals during the occupation.Rumors and uncertainty created anxiety among the local population.Cultural resistance manifested through propaganda and personal actions.Community support was vital for survival during the harsh conditions of the occupation.Future planning discussions began even before the war's end, indicating hope for recovery.Find pictures and other information we talked about here,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.