The massive German fortifications hidden beneath the Channel Islands during World War Two
In short: Dan Snow visits Guernsey to uncover the physical legacy of the German occupation. From the remains of the Batterie Mirus battery to a sprawling underground hospital, these structures reveal the scale of the military infrastructure built on the islands during the conflict.
During the Second World War, the Channel Islands were occupied by German forces, leaving behind significant defensive and logistical architecture. Dan Snow explores these sites with experts Amanda Johns, Steve Powell, and Pierre Renier to understand their original purpose and current state.
The tour highlights Batterie Mirus, identified as the largest battery in the Channel Islands, and an extensive network of tunnels that functioned as an underground hospital. This hospital remains the most substantial structural testament to the occupation still standing in the region today.
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