Storming Hitler's British Fortress: The Commando Raids on the Channel Islands in World War II

Nine bold commando raids against German-occupied Channel Islands reveal perilous operations, routes, and firsthand experiences shaping wartime resistance in occupied Britain.

In 1940 British forces were withdrawn from the Channel Islands, allowing the Germans to occupy British territory. Hitler was determined to hold onto what he saw as a valuable prize, and the islands were heavily fortified.

However, despite being extensively defended, the occupied Channel Islands remained vulnerable to com...