24 November 1942 Part 10

24 November 1942 Inspection moves from Guernsey to Jersey

Date note: Visit date 24 November; report dated 27 November.

From 08:00 to 10:00 the Chief of Staff visited Fort George Battery, infantry installations and south-coast battery positions on Guernsey. He flew to Jersey at 10:00. Major General Count von Schmettow briefed him on the garrison and fortifications.

Accompanied by the Island Commandant, infantry regimental commander von Schlotheim and sector commanders, he inspected resistance nests, batteries and command posts on the south and west coasts, Saint Helier harbour, and the east and northeast coasts. The tunnel works at Pannigot [source spelling] and Saint Aubin were also inspected.

German Seventh Army records, T-312 Roll 1548. T312 Roll 1548 English translation REVIEWED EDITION 4.docx. Local source scans: 1116.jpg, 1117.jpg.