Why the Channel Islands remain British despite being closer to France
In short: Located just twelve miles from the French coast, the Channel Islands are six times nearer to France than to England. This video explores the historical reasons why these islands remained under British control despite centuries of intense warfare between the two nations.
The Channel Islands occupy a unique geopolitical position, sitting a mere dozen miles off the French coast. Despite this extreme proximity and the long history of conflict between England and France, the islands have stayed in English and, subsequently, British hands.
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