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The Channel Island in German Hands
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The Channel Island in German Hands
Exhausted evacuees arriving in England after a 20 hour journey from the Channel Islands following German occupation of the islands. A large number of islanders were evacuated in cargo boats and paddle steamers to ports in the south west. Date: 1940
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Aug16 Cargo Channel Escaped Evacuated Evacuees Exhausted Guernsey Islanders Jersey Journey Occupation Tired
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This poignant photograph captures the moment of relief and exhaustion on the faces of evacuees from the Channel Islands as they disembark from cargo boats and paddle steamers in England, following the German occupation of Jersey and Guernsey in August 1940. The Second World War had brought unimaginable hardships to the islanders, who were isolated from the mainland and subjected to rationing, forced labor, and the constant threat of invasion. As the situation worsened, the British government launched a massive evacuation effort to bring the islanders to safety. Over the course of several days, thousands of men, women, and children were transported across the English Channel in a fleet of small boats and steamers, enduring a grueling 20-hour journey through rough seas. In this image, we see a mother holding her baby, her face etched with fatigue, as she steps off the boat with her young children in tow. The exhausted evacuees, many of whom had not seen mainland Britain for years, were met with the warmth and generosity of the local population, who welcomed them with food, shelter, and clothing. The evacuation marked a turning point in the history of the Channel Islands, which remained under German occupation until the end of the war. This photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the human cost of conflict and the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity.
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