The Channel Islands in the Great War

by Stephen Wynn

Before the outbreak of the First World War, the Channel Islands were viewed as they are today; scenic, sunny and relaxing holiday destinations, where it was possible to briefly escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. As soon as the fighting began, the immediate worry was the threat of a German invasion to the Islands, which are much closer to the coast line of France than they are to the southern coast line of Great Britain.

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1783463309
• ISBN13: 9781783463305
• Release Date: April 2019
• Publisher: Pen & Sword Military
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.1" x 9.1"