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Britain's Nazi Invasion: The Germans Are Coming (Part 1)

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9 Oct, 2024

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46 mins

German Concrete

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Al Murray and James Holland investigate the incredible untold story of the Nazi invasion of the Channel Isles. Why did Whitehall declare the Channel Islands a demilitarised zone, how were locals treated - and was it even worth it?

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James Holland

Historian, writer, and podcaster, specialises in World War II and hosts "We Have Ways" podcast.

Al Murray

Al Murray, comedian, writer, and historian, co-hosts the WWII podcast We Have Ways of Making You Talk and writes on

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