Virtually all of the writing on the inside of the bunkers relates to making sure the ventilation is checked. For example, if the cooker is on then remember to open one vent and close the other, or when artificial ventilation is in effect close the external vent. I was in Guernsey this time last year but didn’t get to see every concrete hole in the ground. It’s very different to Northern France where nearly every bunker is smashed up unless it’s big. I liked visiting the gun towers and climbing up on the roof. You have some great museums with German kit. The Germans that were left after DDay invasion were starving and the Guernsey Donkeys looked after them. Some soldiers opted to stay on the island and marry. Fascinating place, thanks for the upload.
Thank you for taking us along, these bunkers are in amazing condition, the writing so clear and no trashy graffiti, even some cables remain which is very rare compared to the rest of Europe, I enjoyed that wander round cheers Ross.
It really brings home the horror of the occupation and the suffering of the islanders - amazed how well the concrete stands up - the 1960's mix is falling apart already !. Excellent vidoe Ross !
Always interested about the Occupation in Guernsey. Thanks Ross. If my mind serves me right I was in Guernsey about 10 years ago and I remember up on the cliffs there was a gunning placement complete with an AA gun with camo netting (believe this was open to the public).
I have visited most of the bunkers opened to public but not these ones at Pembroke. If you want to know more about then on Guernsey, you can buy books at the German Occupation Museum. Human imagination has no limits to create weapons in order to kill…
Very interesting Ross. Pity they were defiled before they were closed to the public. English translation alongside of the German would be good. I could tell you were lost, I I definitely was.
