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Backwater War
A story for girls about the impact of the Second World War on the people of the British Channel Islands. The Channel Islands were the only part of Britain that Hitler's army managed to win and occupy, and the islanders were cut off for the whole war.
Portrays the disruption in the life of a family when the Germans occupy the Channel Island of Guernsey during World War II.
Portrays the disruption in the life of a family when the Germans occupy the Channel Island of Guernsey during World War II.
- GenresYoung Adult
213 pages, Hardcover
First published January 1, 1974
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January 27, 2021
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An interesting look at life during WWII in the Channel Islands, with a love triangle to complicate matters. This came close to 4 stars but she who hesitates is lost.
An interesting look at life during WWII in the Channel Islands, with a love triangle to complicate matters. This came close to 4 stars but she who hesitates is lost.
September 4, 2013
Interesting read about a little known part of the War
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