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Guernsey was one of the channel islands that are possessions of the British Crown, was invaded on 30th June 1940 by a single German reconnaissance pilot to whom the island surrendered.
The British government decided that the Channel Islands could not be defended and were of no strategic importance. The German army took possession of the islands between 30th June and 4th July and retained possession until 9th May 1945.
The Channel Islands were the only British territories to be held by German forces during the war.
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The Germans invaded Guernsey on June 30, 1940 during World War II as part of Hitler's strategy to occupy British territory. The occupation lasted for nearly five years until May 9, 1945 when the Channel Islands were liberated by the Allies.
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How do you pronounce Guernsey?
"Guern" is pronounced in the same way as to guern or screw your face up. "sey" is pronounced "sea" or "C". g'urn'sea
What is Tagalog of invade?
Tagalog of invade: salakay
What is the adjective for invade?
The adjective for invade is invasive.
Suffix of invade?
The suffix of "invade" is "-ade."
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The army decided to invade the enemy's territory under the cover of darkness.
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The Channel Islands, Jersey and Guernsey. In the Mediterranean the Germans also pounded Malta from the air, but did not invade. The British and Germans had a vicious battle on the Greek island of Crete, which the Germans won, ejecting the British.
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400 a.D.
Did the Germans invade Poland in 1938?
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When did Germans invade Poland?
September 1st 1939.
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New Zealand invade Samoa to defeat the Germans and rule them.
What date did the Germans invade Poland?
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Both Jersey and Guernsey were occupied by German forces.
