Channel Islands

Series

Series Name
Pathe Gazette

Issue

Issue No.
45/41
Date Released
21 May 1945
Stories in this Issue:

Story

Story No. within this Issue
4 / 4
Summary
Captain Lieutenant Arnim Zimmerman on board the British destroyer "Bulldog" where he had come to ask our terms for an Armistice. He was told "unconditional surrender" - or else, and six hours later finds General Heine on board the "Bulldog" signing the unconditional surrender on behalf of all German forces on the Islands. The Nazi flag is hauled down and crowds rush out into the streets to welcome British troops.
Keywords
Celebrations and festivals; Ceremonies; Victory celebrations; Navy; Military
Locations
Channel Islands; Guernsey
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'Channel Islands', Pathe Gazette Issue No. 45/41, 21 May 1945. https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/newsonscreen/search/index.php/story/100709 (Accessed 31 Jan 2025)