Second Hand The First Casualty
The German Underground Hospital and Jersey’s Occupation Experience
Author : Jack Higgins
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Condition
The book remains clean and complete. The covers show light surface wear and minor scuffing consistent with careful handling. Internally, the pages are clean and well-presented with no loose or missing pages. Overall, a solid and attractive copy.
Details
General - Pages : 48 | Images : Illustrated throughout with photographs, archival images, documents, and artefacts. Large-format softback volume. | Publisher : German Underground Hospital Trust | Place of Publication : Jersey, Channel Islands | Language : English
Paperback - Year of Publication : 1985 | Edition : First edition | Size : 280mm x 215mm
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The First Casualty: The German Underground Hospital and Jersey’s Occupation Experience is a compelling and visually rich account of one of the most distinctive chapters of the Second World War. Focusing on the German occupation of Jersey, the book explores the construction and use of the vast underground hospital complex built by Nazi forces beneath the island.
Blending historical narrative with archaeological evidence, personal testimony, and rare photographic material, the book examines both the military purpose of the tunnels and the profound human cost behind their construction. Particular attention is given to forced labour, daily life under occupation, and the impact of German rule on the island’s civilian population.
Produced by the German Underground Hospital Trust, this work serves as both an authoritative historical study and a memorial to those who suffered during the occupation. An essential reference for collectors, historians, and readers with an interest in the Second World War, German fortifications, and the Channel Islands.
