The Channel Islands, the only part of the United Kingdom to be occupied during the Second

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The Channel Islands, the only part of the United Kingdom to be occupied during the Second

The Channel Islands, the only part of the United Kingdom to be occupied during the Second World War, were finally liberated at 7.14 am on 9th May 1945 when Major General Heine of the german Army signed the instrument of surrender. The signing took place off the coast of Guernsey aboard the British destroyer Bulldog. A young German naval officer, Captain Lieutenant Zimmerman, who was sent to represent the German C-In-C of the Islands at first refused to surrender unconditionally wand was ordered to return to his Commander with a copy of the surrender document. Six hours later, Major General Heine came aboard the British destroyer and signed.
Picture shows: Lieutenant Colonel E.D. Stonemen (in beret) of the British Task Force which landed at St.Peter Port on May 10th being, kissed by an enthusiastic Guernsey Islander in front or the Court House, surrounded by
the Joyous crowd.
10th May 1945

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Saint Peter Port
Bailiwick of Guernsey

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Channel Islands Liberation Surrender Troops

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