June 1940 saw the evacuation of many civilians, note the gas masks being carried as part of the preparations for attack.
The Pomme d’Or Hotel at the Weighbridge, St Helier, Jersey was the Headquarters of the Hafenkommandant (Senior German Naval Officer). This is where the Bailiff Alexander Coutanche met Generalmajor Wulf the Island Commander at 12 o’clock on 9th May 1945 and escorted him to an awaiting German pinnace at the harbour and out to HMS Beagle anchored in St Aubin’s Bay to meet with Brigadier Snow and the other British representatives.
Beer barrels emptied by the Germans at the Guernsey Brewery South Esplanade St. Peter Port.
The Crown Hotel in St Peter Port, Guernsey was the German naval headquarters. Now called the Ship and Crown.
Gaumont cinema in St. Julian's Avenue showing 'Victory in the West' in 1941. Civilians could go to the cinema but the films were mostly shown in German.
Channel Islands Hotel Glategny Esplanade St Peter Port. Headquarters of the German Commandant 1940. The hotel was renamed the Savoy and later demolished.
The German version of the V sign which appeared on most premises occupied by German troops.
This photograph was taken on 18th June 1941. Looking north from alongside the slip way opposite Town Church, this view of the town front St Peter Port shows the absence of motor vehicles. With most locals restricted to horse drawn transport or bicycles, the only vehicle evident is marked with a WH indicating its use by the German Wehrmacht (Armed Forces). This Photograph is from a small collection of six taken by an unknown German soldier posted to Guernsey in 1941 with 319 Infantry Division.
This view of the St Peter Port Town church and Prince Albert statue was photographed on 18th June 1941. Not yet evident are the German road signs painted on the wall of the church and the extensive barbed wire entanglements that were placed around the harbour. This Photograph is from a small collection of six taken by an unknown German soldier posted to Guernsey in 1941 with 319 Infantry Division.
The corner of King Street and Halkett Place, St Helier, Jersey. Burton’s shop was taken over by the German’s and became the Frontbuchhandlung Soldaten Kaufhaus (Front Bookshop and Soldier’s Shop). Widow display using the German adopted 'V’ sign and laurel.
The Bailiff of Guernsey, Jurats and members of the States Controlling Committee seated in the Royal Court.
The burnt out weighbridge in St Peter Port following the bombing of the harbour on the evening of 28th June 1940.
The aftermath of the bombing raid on 28th June 1940 with the burnt out tomato trucks littering the White Rock pier.
Smoke rises from burning vehicles shortly after a bombing raid on the White Rock in St Peter Port. The raid on the evening of 28th June 1940 resulted in 33 civilian dead. The parked tomato trucks were mistaken for military vehicles.
Smoke drifts from burning vehicles shortly after a bombing raid on the White Rock in St Peter Port. The raid on the evening of 28th June 1940 resulted in 33 civilian dead. The parked tomato trucks were mistaken for military vehicles.
Severe damage to the Cambridge Berth sheds following a bombing raid on the 28th June 1940.
Bomb damage to a property in the Strand St Peter Port following an air raid on 28th June 1940.
The burnt out weighbridge in St Peter Port following the bombing of the harbour on the evening of 28th June 1940.