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German occupation of Jersey WW2
« on: Friday 18 November 22 23:52 GMT (UK) »
I have just discovered that a relative was in Jersey in the German occupation WW2 - found her identity card on findmypast.
Does anyone know of a site where I can get some information on life under the Germans?
Jackie
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Re: German occupation of Jersey WW2
« Reply #1 on: Saturday 19 November 22 00:32 GMT (UK) »
Do these sites give any information that you would like?

" ...The German Occupation of Jersey began one week after the British government had demilitarized the island fearing for the safety of civilians should there be any conflict. The codename for this was “Operation Green Arrow” (Grüne pfeil) ..."

https://www.jersey.com/inspire-me/inspiration/jersey-occupation-story/

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" ... During the five-year German occupation of the Channel Islands (30 June 1940 to 9 May 1945) civilian life became much more difficult. During that time, the Channel Islanders had to live under and obey the laws of Nazi Germany and work with their occupiers in order to survive and reduce the impact of occupation  ..."

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Civilian_life_under_the_German_occupation_of_the_Channel_Islands

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Re: German occupation of Jersey WW2
« Reply #2 on: Saturday 19 November 22 01:16 GMT (UK) »
Yes, I have had a quick browse of those sites and they look very promising.
Thank you
Jackie
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« Reply #3 on: Saturday 19 November 22 08:25 GMT (UK) »
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