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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: Captain Lieutenant Armin Zimmerman returning to his Commander In Chief in a rubber dinghy after refusing unconditional surrender.
9th May 1945
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Bailiwick of Guernsey
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Channel Islands Liberation Surrender Troops
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