Channel Islands Fortifications History

The video explores how Hitler transformed England's Channel Islands into a heavily fortified mega fortress during WWII. The islands were equipped with massive cannons and impenetrable structures, making them one of the most fortified places on earth. The program airs on PBS.

What significant event marked the beginning of the transformation of the Channel Islands?

• The construction of a medieval castle

• The capture by the Nazis

• The arrival of British forces

• The signing of a peace treaty

What was one of the key features of the fortifications on the Channel Islands?

• A network of underground tunnels

• Cannons capable of firing 30 miles

• A moat surrounding the islands

• A fleet of battleships

How thick was the reinforced concrete used in the structures?

• Ten feet

• Seven feet

• Five feet

• Three feet

What did the island fortress resemble due to its fortifications?

• A modern skyscraper

• A medieval castle

• A Roman amphitheater

• A futuristic city

What claim is made about the island fortress in terms of its fortification?

• It was the largest island in the world

• It was the most heavily fortified place on earth

• It was the most beautiful place on earth

• It was the most technologically advanced site