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Nick Le Huray

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πŸ‡¬πŸ‡¬ Warro! IC member #158. Blog about Occupation of the Channel Islands during the Second World War http://island-fortress.com. Find me on http://linktr.ee/nicklehuray

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PREVIEW APRIL 1944 - RAIDS, ESCAPES, DESPERATION AS D-DAY LOOMS #history
PREVIEW APRIL 1944 - RAIDS, ESCAPES, DESPERATION AS D-DAY LOOMS #history YouTube video by Islands At War Podcast

Out tomorrow!

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08.03.2026 18:40 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Sometimes I say out loud β€œwere they on glue?”

24.02.2026 22:33 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

I know it was crazy.

24.02.2026 23:30 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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MARCH 1944 - COLLABORATION, RESISTANCE, ROMMEL, INVASION HOPES AND FEARS!

Another busy Islands At War pod from @nickleh.bsky.social and Keith. The longer the occupation lasts the crazier it seems to me.

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24.02.2026 22:29 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

It was a bit β€œAlice in Wonderland” at times as we referred to in the podcast. Spoiler alert it gets crazier.

24.02.2026 22:32 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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MARCH 1944 - COLLABORATION, RESISTANCE, ROMMEL, INVASION HOPES AND FEARS! - Islands at War 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. ...

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23.02.2026 20:05 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Preview - MARCH 1944 - COLLABORATION, RESISTANCE, ROMMEL, INVASION HOPES AND FEARS! #history
Preview - MARCH 1944 - COLLABORATION, RESISTANCE, ROMMEL, INVASION HOPES AND FEARS! #history YouTube video by Islands At War Podcast

Catch a preview of the March 1944 episode out tomorrow.

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22.02.2026 14:17 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

If you want to see some of the pictures we talked about in this episode go here island-fortress.com/2026/02/09/i...

13.02.2026 07:23 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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FEBRUARY 1944 - RADIOS, RUMOURS, POUNDS, PANTO & SPIES! - Islands at War SummaryIn this episode, the hosts discuss the events of February 1944 in the Channel Islands during World War II, exploring themes of optimism amidst ongoing conflict, the experiences of those in Germ...

Our latest episode is February 1944.

13.02.2026 07:23 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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If you want to find out what the picture below is all about, and what it has to do with the Occupation, tune in on Monday evening.

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07.02.2026 15:08 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

We are in the studio tomorrow recording β€œIslands at War”February 1944. We have a lot of civilian events, both in the Islands and as far away as Hong Kong.

We have spies, informers, and a lot of activity by the Allies in the air.

07.02.2026 15:08 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

We have lots of exciting content for the February 1944 episode. If you haven’t listened to the podcast so far catch up here on your app of choice feeds.buzzsprout.com/2314718.rss

02.02.2026 22:04 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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JANUARY 1944 - A YEAR OF HOPE, COURT MARTIAL,TUNNELS & TRIBULATIONS

Should have posted this the other day. Another fascinating pod from Islands At War and @nickleh.bsky.social

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29.01.2026 07:51 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Cheers

29.01.2026 08:24 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Nick has spotted that the quarry that was used for swimming in 1943 is up for sale. We talked about it in the September 1943 episode. Seems it has even more stories. More on Monday’s episode. feeds.buzzsprout.com/2314718.rss

23.01.2026 07:01 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Even more proof that Trump is nuttier than a bar of Cadbury Fruit and Nut.

13.01.2026 22:58 πŸ‘ 9 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

In our latest episode one thing we talk about the Β£1 racket that was going on across the Channel Islands in 1943 following the withdrawal of Occupation Reichsmarks in France. Catch the latest episode on your favourite podcast app.

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13.01.2026 07:09 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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DECEMBER 1943 - HEDY UPDATE, Β£1 RACKET, BLACK MARKET & SCANDAL - Islands at War SummaryThis conversation explores the experiences of individuals and communities in the Channel Islands during World War II, focusing on personal stories, military operations, and the impact of the Ge...

Latest episode is out! www.buzzsprout.com/2314718/epis...

12.01.2026 20:55 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Yes all good. Bit noisy as I live at the top of a hill. We are supposed to get gusts of 110mph later. Hope all is well with you.

08.01.2026 18:27 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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NOVEMBER 1943 - HEDWIG ESCAPES, MONUMENT BLOWN UP, FUNERAL FURORE AND MUCH MORE - Islands at War SummaryThis conversation delves into the experiences of the Channel Islands during World War II, focusing on personal stories of individuals like Zepernick and Hedwig Bercau, the impact of the occupat...

Want something to listen to while the storm is raging. Try our latest episode www.buzzsprout.com/2314718/epis...

08.01.2026 17:57 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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NOVEMBER 1943 - HEDWIG ESCAPES, MONUMENT BLOWN UP, FUNERAL FURORE AND MUCH MORE - Islands at War SummaryThis conversation delves into the experiences of the Channel Islands during World War II, focusing on personal stories of individuals like Zepernick and Hedwig Bercau, the impact of the occupat...

Latest episode is out. www.buzzsprout.com/2314718/epis...

05.01.2026 19:58 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Thanks you are welcome.

27.12.2025 14:28 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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SPECIAL EPISODE - COMMANDO RAIDS ON THE CHANNEL ISLANDS DECEMBER 1943

A quick Islands at War. All new to me. Thanks @nickleh.bsky.social

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27.12.2025 14:27 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

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26.12.2025 10:38 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Islands at War A Podcast about the occupation of the Channel Islands by German forces 1940 to 1945.  Focusing on personal experiences of those that lived through it using diaries and  our own research.&nbs...

Boxing day blues? Nothing to listen to? Check out our month by month analysis of the German Occupation. You can listen online here or use the link in the thread to listen on your favourite podcast app.

islandsatwar.buzzsprout.com

26.12.2025 10:38 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

It was what became known as β€˜Hitler’s Island Madness’ he became obsessed. No strategic value!

18.12.2025 21:50 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Cheers James

18.12.2025 08:42 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
Spotify – Web Player

Another fascinating pod from Islands at War and @nickleh.bsky.social. Food a persistent problem.

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17.12.2025 00:43 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Go take a listen to my talented friend.

12.12.2025 12:15 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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AUGUST 1943 - ESCAPE, CENSORSHIP, RAF RAIDS AND A BIZARRE LEGAL CASE! - Islands at War In the midst of World War II, even small islands like Guernsey played a significant role in the larger narrative of conflict and culture. This blog post delves into a recent episode of "Islands at War...

Departure of the censor and a strange puff piece in the Guernsey
Press, an escape and consequences, RAF raids and a strange legal case
plus much more!

www.buzzsprout.com/2314718/epis...

08.12.2025 20:10 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0