Description: Guernsey EvacueesThe Forgotten Evacuees of the Second World War Author(s): Gillian Mawson Format: Paperback Publisher: The History Press Ltd, United Kingdom Imprint: The History Press Ltd ISBN-13: 9780752470191, 978-0752470191 Synopsis In June 1940, 17,000 people fled Guernsey to England, including 5,000 school children with their teachers and 500 mothers as 'helpers'. The Channel Islands were occupied on 30 June - the only part of British territory that was occupied by Nazi forces during the Second World War. Most evacuees were transported to smoky industrial towns in Northern England - an environment so very different to their rural island. For five years they made new lives in towns where the local accent was often confusing, but for most, the generosity shown to them was astounding. They received assistance from Canada and the USA - one Guernsey school was 'sponsored' by wealthy Americans such as Eleanor Roosevelt and Hollywood stars. From May 1945, the evacuees began to return home, although many decided to remain in England. Wartime bonds were forged between Guernsey and Northern England that were so strong, they still exist today.
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Book Title: Guernsey Evacuees
Publisher: T.H.E. Hi-Story Press LTD
Publication Year: 2012
Subject: History
Item Height: 248 mm
Number of Pages: 192 Pages
Language: English
Publication Name: Guernsey Evacuees: the Forgotten Evacuees of the Second World War
Type: Textbook
Author: Gillian Mawson
Item Width: 172 mm
Format: Paperback
