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EPISODE · Apr 15, 2024 · 55 MIN

October 1940 - Commandos still at large, surrender of those in hiding, the consequences of this plus some recipes!

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It is October 1940.The two commandos, Nicolle and Symes are still at large  and moving around the island. Much happened in the run up to their surrender, their treatment after they surrender and the consequences following this.More British forces personnel surrender as part of the amnesty.Food is already getting short so we talk about an unusual recipe that was used.You can find some of the items, such as the recipes, notice about treatment of soldiers at large, ration books etc we talked about on the Islands at War Facebook page. You can find out more about the occupation on my website Island Fortress  here.The books we referred to are:I Beg to Report...Policing in Guernsey During the German Occupation – William BellGuernsey Occupation Diaries, 1940-45 - Author: Douglas Ord (ed. John Nettles)The Commando Who Came Home To Spy – William BellThanks to Gnet Radio for recording the podcast and thanks to Jim Delbridge for the use of his song ‘5 to 7’ as our theme.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.

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It is October 1940. The two commandos, Nicolle and Symes are still at large and moving around the island. Much happened in the run up to their surrender, their treatment after they surrender and the consequences following this. More British forces personnel surrender as part of the amnesty. Food is already getting short so we talk about an unusual recipe that was used. You can find some of the items, such as the recipes, notice about treatment of soldiers at large, ration books etc ...

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