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Marking 70 years of freedom from Nazi rule

This weekend marks the 70th anniversary of the Channel Islands liberation.

Jersey and Guernsey were freed from Nazi occupation on 9th May 1945, Sark residents were given their freedom a day later.

There were no islanders on Alderney at the time, the German troops living there did not surrender until 16th May.

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Watch: Highlights from Guernsey's Liberation Day

70 years ago the Channel Islands were freed from five years of German Occupation during World War Two.

Today just like they did on 9th May 1945, crowds of islanders packed the streets to mark the momentous day in island history.

In Guernsey, 20 thousand people turned out as military parades, a huge cavalcade, and a Royal visitor made today's anniversary a day to remember.

Rob Moore joined the party in St Peter Port, as Sarnia celebrated 70 years of freedom...

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