Outwitting the Germans during the Occupation of the Channel Islands

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Published 2015-02-18

During the German Occupation of WW2, almost half of Guernsey residents were evacuated, but many families chose to stay.

Discover more about the occupation by visiting for The 2015 Channel Island Heritage Festival: www.visitguernsey.com/heritage-festival

Mollie Bihet was a young girl at the outbreak of War and her firsthand experiences paint a picture of life under German rule, from bombings and outwitting the Germans to eventual Liberation and the beginning of the long road to recovery for Guernsey. Today, islanders celebrate their freedom on 9 May, known as Liberation Day.

All Comments (3)

@sonerila6987 5 years ago

I'm watching Island At War about the invasion of the Channel Islands & found this insightful video. I can't imagine the pain & anguish these people experienced.
@miltonthomaslowe 4 years ago

I've heard a few stories in the U.S. how people were able to outwit the military draft or conscription during world war 2 by doing innocent things like this. Thanks for sharing.