#Guided tour - Jersey
Nazi Occupation: Fortification Ready for D-Day
3/1/2025
10/31/2025
When history comes alive! Join Marc Yates, the Channel Islands’ only accredited Battlefield Guide, on an unforgettable journey through the echoes of World War II. Walk in the footsteps of the past as you explore the formidable fortifications left by the Nazi occupation—monuments to an intense five-year struggle when these tranquil islands became the most fortified part of Hitler’s Atlantic Wall. Stand inside eerie bunkers that once braced for D-Day, hear gripping stories of resilience, and uncover the hidden strategies behind the concrete walls that were meant to make the islands impregnable.
Step Back in Time—Where History Comes Alive
Discover the untold stories of the Channel Islands during World War II with Marc Yates, the only accredited Battlefield Guide in the region. On these exclusive tours, you’ll explore one of history’s most dramatic chapters—the Nazi occupation of the only British soil to fall under enemy control.
Walk among the massive fortifications built in preparation for an Allied invasion that never came. These islands, transformed into the most heavily fortified part of Hitler’s Atlantic Wall, remain a concrete testament to five years of occupation, fear, and resilience.
Journey Through Hidden History
Your tour takes you inside imposing bunkers and along defensive strongholds where soldiers once stood guard, bracing for D-Day landings. With Marc’s engaging storytelling, the echoes of that time will come vividly to life as you uncover the strategic importance of these islands and the incredible lengths the Nazis went to hold onto them at all costs. Beyond the concrete, hear stories of courage, defiance, and the enduring human spirit that prevailed through five challenging years of occupation.
Personalized Tours Designed for You
Whether you're a family, history enthusiast, or simply curious, these private tours offer a completely bespoke experience. Traveling in our luxurious, fully licensed vehicles, you’ll enjoy comfort and convenience as we pick you up from your desired location.
Marc's passion for history and deep expertise ensure that every tour is tailored to your interests and questions, whether you're a group of two or sixteen. The cost remains the same regardless of group size, making it ideal for intimate gatherings or larger parties.
More Than a Tour—An Experience to Remember
This is your chance to connect with history, to stand where history was made, and to leave with unforgettable stories etched in your memory.
Visit our website for full tour details and bookings.
Various locations across Jersey
Tel: +44) (0) 7797 969818 | E: info@historyalive.je
Organiser: History Alive x Jersey Military Tours