Battery Lothringen is the only Kriegsmarine (Nazi Germany Navy) battery in Jersey.

It is popular with tourists and islanders for the amazing views from Noirmont Point, with main using the vantage point of the former gun position.

The Government of Jersey and the Channel Islands Occupation Society worked together to produce these tours, external.

One great tragedy that heralded the start of the Occupation occurred on Friday, 28 June, 1940.

Three planes bombed and machine gunned St Peter Port and St Helier harbours.

The Germans were unaware the islands had been left undefended - a decision that was made on 19 June and later communicated to the Germans by the British government via the BBC.

The air raid saw 33 islanders killed and 67 injured in Guernsey as the planes attacked harbour buildings and vehicles lined up on the jetty.

Thought to be military targets the trucks and sheds were actually for the export of the tomatoes grown on the island.

A further nine people were killed and 11 injured by the attack on St Helier.

A day later German troops landed at Guernsey airport, but after scouting the area they left.

On Sunday, 30 June, five planes landed and this time the troops were here to stay.

You can hear the service on BBC Radio Guernsey - 93.2FM, 1116AM and online.

It will also be available on the Liberation Day Guernsey, external Facebook page.

Jersey Heritage has opened its doors to the BBC for the story of Jersey's occupation and liberation told through 50 objects.

We went behind the scenes to find out more about some of the objects.

Tune in to BBC Radio Jersey on 88.8FM, 1026AM and online to hear the meeting of the States of Jersey.

This documentary formed part of a trilogy of occupation films that were made in the early 2000s by a group of islanders called the Clearvue Projection Partnership.

It has been shared on the Guernsey's Liberation 75 social media pages for everyone to enjoy.

I think we all knew the 75th anniversary of Liberation Day wasn’t going to be like any other, but the coronavirus pandemic has made it change in so many ways.

The official remembrance events and celebrations are now being shared online and islanders are being asked to celebrate at home.

We’ll be providing links to the official ceremonies and sharing stories of those who lived through the occupation or were among those who fought for freedom.

Let us know what you are doing to mark this special anniversary by emailing channel.islands@bbc.co.uk or sharing your plans with us via our Facebook pages BBC Guernsey, external and BBC Jersey, external.

Well then Guernsey Museums may be able to help you. They have put together a list of 75 things you can do for liberation - one for each year of freedom.

Top of our list are reading children's memories of 9 May 1945, external, writing a Liberation Letter to someone we're thinking of, setting up a household scavenger hunt and number one is sharing some chocolate.

Besides being delicious the last one is also a reminder that the arriving British troops gave sweets and chocolate to the crowds.

• See the full list on their website, external

The Goverment of Jersey and the Channel Islands Occupation Society have provided virtual tours of bunkers built during World War Two as part of the virtual celebrations.

Battery Moltke, comprising four gun emplacements and an associated underground complex, was named in honour of Helmuth Johann Ludwig von Moltke, who was Chief of the German General Staff from 1906 to 1914.

This fully-restored bunker, with a ceiling that is 2m (6ft 6in) thick is fully equipped with original ventilation equipment, boiler, bunks, and central heating and links up with a personnel shelter that accommodated 27 men.

You can turn in live on BBC Radio Guernsey and on the States of Guernsey Facebook page, external.

The online recreation of the Channel Islands' Liberation in real time is based on what might have been said on social media had it existed 75 years ago.

Four local historians are behind the project that started at 04:50 on Friday and is due to finish at 02:00 on Sunday.

Here are a few of their posts so far:

There is a whole host of events being held online with a full run down on the VisitGuernsey website, external, but here's a quick guide:

• 09:30 - Bailiff's message, tune in to BBC Radio Guernsey on 93.2FM, 1116AM or online
• 10:50 Laying of the wreath at the Smith Street Memorial
• 11:00 Liberation Day service, listen on BBC Radio Guernsey
• 12:00-13:00 Hear from childhood memories of the occupation and from veterans including a member of Force 135
• 13:30 Dan Snow interviews Major Macro Ciotti on life in Government House under occupation and the challenges of liberation
• 14:00 Message from the Queen read by the Lieutenant Governor
• 14:15-16:00 Musical performances and a chance for a sing-a-long
• 16:30 A reading of The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by its co-author
• 17:00 Dan Snow interviews Lieutenant Governor Sir Ian Corder
• 18:00 A special showing of the Guernsey film

From 10:30 you will be able to hear Bailiff Sir Timothy Le Cocq addressing the States of Jersey via a remote meeting. Connetable Simon Crowcroft will also deliver a speech to the assembly.

Tune in to BBC Radio Jersey on 88.8FM, 1026AM or online to listen.

A pre-recorded Liberation Day Ceremony including the raising of the Union Flag on the Pomme d’Or Hotel balcony will be streamed on the States Facebook, external and Youtube, external pages from 11:30 - don't worry we'll post a reminder near the time.

This will include a special message from Her Majesty the Queen to the people of Jersey read by the Lieutenant Governor, Air Chief Marshal Stephen Dalton.

From 15:00-19:00 every household in the island is invited to host their own Liberation Day pop-up party.

Islanders can host them in their gardens and share the day with neighbours as long as they observe the 2m (6ft 6in) physical distancing public health advice.

Then from 19:00-23:00 a virtual skyline party will be streamed from the ramparts of Fort Regent as DJs Warren Le Sueur, Simon Gasston, Colin Moore and DJ Stefunk - along with guest vocalist, The Voice 2019 star Moya - will play funk, soul, pop, and house tunes.

Go to the Liberation 75 Mixcloud page , externalto join in.

With Victory in Europe Day on 8 May 1945 British Prime Minister Winston Churchill addressed the nation and included in his historic speech were the words: “And our dear Channel Islands are also to be freed today”.

Image source, Getty Images

Well it was actually 07:15 on 9 May 1945 that the islands were officially surrendered to British forces.

This had not been officially sanctioned by the German government.

The surrender was completed onboard HMS Bulldog by two representatives of the German forces.

Forty-five minutes later the first British troops landed in St Peter Port.

Later the same day surrender documents were signed by the German commander in Jersey, while Sark was liberated on 10 May and Alderney on 16 May.

Five years of occupation were at an end.

Thank you for joining us for our coverage as the Channel Islands remember and celebrate liberation after five years of occupation during World War Two.

Due to the coronavirus pandemic where possible planned events have moved online and we'll be providing information and links to them as well as interviews with veterans and islanders who lived through the occupation.