The lady had a Standard Poodle. That says a lot. Good on her!
Posted on 05/10/2020 11:09:26 AM PDT by thecodont
When Germany invaded the Isle of Sark—the last foothold of feudalism in the western world—Dame Sibyl Hathaway protected her people with the unlikeliest of weapons: Feudal etiquette, old-world manners, and a dollop of classic snobbery.
Dame Sibyl Hathaway had 275 Nazi prisoners on her hands and knew exactly what she wanted to do with them.
It was May 1945. Five years earlier, Germany had invaded Hathaway’s home in the British Channel Islands, a tiny isle of 400 called Sark. Despite having no modern defense network or fancy gun emplacements—it didn’t even have electricity—Sark had proven itself to be uniquely prepared for its unwelcome visitors. The island had an advantage that the rest of Europe had discarded centuries earlier: feudalism.
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According to the liberals/progressives - this is hell on earth!
“On Sark, there is no income tax, no welfare, and no help from the National Health Service.”
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It’s a very, very long article. One which I skimmed vs read word for word. What I did read was quite interesting.
This would make a good series of period piece movies.
I doubt if the land of Sark remains as pristine and incubated from the outside world now, but one never knows. The known, civilized world is an immense place. Much can remain unseen, especially, when that is the preference.
Sounds like a true iron lady.
Ping.
” Two additional roundups targeted 50 people, including Dame Sibyl’s husband Bob, an American citizen, who was sent to a prison camp in Bavaria. (Bob maintained his resistance in prison: He smoked a pipe during the daily parade; stood at ease when he was called to attention; and snuck secret doses of liquor.)”
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Yanks always find a way lol
80 years ago today, May 10 1940, Germany attacked France, violating Belgian neutrality in doing so ans in some six weeks drove British forces into the sea and off the continent entirely.
“When a property was sold, she was entitled to one-thirteenth of the purchase price, called a la troisieme. For every chimney, she was entitled to a tax paid in chickens. For every harvest, she was owed a tenth sheaf of corn, apples, flax, hemp, or beans. She claimed ownership of every bit of flotsam and jetsam that washed ashore. “
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actually Madame Sark gets a lot! BUT they can keep their muskets. However, they were too chicken to use them.
Good series about the Nazi occupation of the Channel Islands
Island at War
https://www.amazon.com/Island-at-War/dp/B07BLS43FB
“On May 8, 1945, the commanding Germans demanded that Dame Sibyl hand over Sark’s cattle and 200 tons of timber for fuel. Instead, she flew the British and American flags from her tower and joined the islanders as they lit a bonfire in celebration.”
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excellent
fascinating!
An excellent read.
Almost a mini-Margaret Thatcher, in her own way!
Very good, for the islanders.
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Walking through History Nazi Occupation The Channel Islands
Time Team - Season 18, Episode 4 - Hitler's Island Fortress (Les Gellettes, Jersey)
Thanks thecodont.
Isn't a female "Lord" called a "Lady?"
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