The changing face of the Channel Islands occupation : record, memory and myth / Hazel R. Knowles Smith.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 255-277) and index.

Introduction -- pt. 1. The prelude -- The islands prewar -- Storm clouds gather -- The unique occupation -- pt. 2. Island government : June 1940 to May 1945 -- Record and interpretation : a question of paradigm -- Dealing with the enemy : labour, commodities and rations -- pt. 3. The People's occupation -- Morale, make do and mend -- Relations with Britain -- A paradox : the dual face of the occupier -- Health, malnutrition and deteriorating conditions -- The Jewish experience -- Collaboration : a fair hearing? -- Offences against the occupier -- pt. 4. The forced workers -- Men without hope -- pt. 5. The aftermath -- Liberation and beyond -- Memories today.