Enemy at the Door

In June 1940, the islanders of Guernsey await the German invasion following bombing raids. Dr. Philip Martel is invited by John Ambrose on behalf of the bailiff to join a negotiating committee.

Major Richter rejects Hauptsmann Reinicke's suggestion of reprisals until Peter gives himself up, as he wants to court local goodwill.

Reinicke organizes a propaganda dance for soldiers and local girls to attract good publicity.

Aware that it was Peter who tried to escape, Richter relays a message from his high command to Dr. Martel to warn anybody hoping to follow his example that reprisals will be taken.

As Clare tells her parents what she did, Kessler's body is found but it is assumed he died in an abortive raid on the island by the British led by Clive.

After "V for Victory" signs appear in library books, somebody takes to painting "V" signs on walls at night and lighting fires.

Retired diplomat Sir James Prideaux resists Reinicke's efforts to make him divulge British government information.

Kluge is anxious to clamp down on the island's black market activities and enlists the reluctant aid of local police sergeant Roy Lewis.

After her father's death, Betty Ridge gets work as a cleaner for the Germans, meeting young soldier Erich with whom she spends a romantic evening.

General Von Wittke comes to Guernsey to write a report on the Occupation. In fact, he has come to see General Laidlaw, a retired British officer and the ex-husband of Von Wittke's sister.

Dr. Martel arranges hospitalization for frail old Mrs. Bree who lives with her son Edward as a rent-free tenant of Peter's.

Arrogant Prussian officer Major Von Bulow comes to the island and is billeted with Peter while he trains soldiers for the Russian front.

Richter gives Dr. Martel permission to travel to France to get much-needed medicines for the islanders.