Combat Dealers Season 3 Episode 3 Channel Islands: Nazi Occupied Britain
- January 1, 1970
- 44 min
In season 3 episode 3 of Combat Dealers, the team travels to the Channel Islands to explore the history of Nazi-occupied Britain during World War II. The episode begins with the team visiting an underground hospital where the Nazis stored weapons and supplies. They discover a rare German anti-tank grenade and a British commando knife, both of which they acquire for their collection.
Next, the team travels to the island of Jersey where they visit a German command bunker. They find a variety of artifacts including Nazi helmets and a German machine gun, as well as a British Lee-Enfield rifle that was likely taken by the Germans during the occupation.
The team also visits a World War II museum where they meet a historian who tells them about the harsh living conditions endured by the island's residents during the occupation. The team learns about the black market that existed on the islands during this time and the desperate measures that some people took to survive.
One particularly interesting artifact the team finds on Jersey is an unexploded German bomb that was discovered by a farmer. They work with the Jersey Bomb Squad to safely defuse and remove the bomb, adding it to their collection.
Finally, the team travels to Guernsey where they visit a German anti-aircraft battery. They find a number of artifacts including a rare German tracer gun and a British pipe that was likely left behind by a soldier during the war.
Throughout the episode, the team learns about the fascinating history of Nazi-occupied Britain and the many artifacts that have been left behind. They work to acquire these artifacts for their collection and gain a deeper understanding of this important chapter in history.