German fortification of Guernsey reduce the number and quality of troops required to defend the western ocean areas. Whilst the Luftwaffe and Kriegsmarine had their roles in protecting the islands from the Allies, the occupying forces put their main effort into land defences aimed at repelling a seaborne or airborne assault. The resulting construction work in the Channel Islands was extensive; it required thousands of workers and massive supplies of cement and steel. Tiny Guernsey received special treatment. It had the largest artillery pieces in the Channel Islands, tanks, and 12,000 troops: one soldier for every two civilians on the island, compared to France
Adult Swim (UK & Ireland) UK site started redirecting visitors to the U.S site. It has since been redesigned, showing a clip of "Rick and Morty" via YouTube, their social media sites, and their TV guide for the UK blocks. After the Fox and TruTV blocks ceased airing, the TV guide was removed. Revolver Entertainment recently began distributing some original Adult Swim series on DVD in the UK and Ireland. The Shows are no longer released on DVD but Rick and Morty is streaming on Netflix. Adult Swim (UK & Ireland) Adult Swim was a late night programming block which aired on multiple channels in