Adm. Husband Kimmel aboard USS San Francisco, 1939 (US Naval History and Heritage Command: NH 50266) 85 Years Ago—Feb. 3, 1941: US Navy establishes Pacific Fleet under Adm. Husband Kimmel, Atlantic Fleet under Adm. Ernest King, and Asiatic Fleet under Adm. Thomas Hart. Germans begin trial in St. Helier, Jersey, for 16 Frenchmen who had tried to sail for England and landed in the Channel Islands; François Scornet will be sentenced to death, the others to prison.The post Today in World War II History—February 3, 1941 first appeared on Sarah Sundin.

Mists over the Channel Islands is here! To celebrate the release, I’m giving away a prize pack of items related to the story! A “Jersey Fresh” tea towel Souvenir Jersey journal Puffin reusable shopping tote The giveaway is open February 3-8, 2026. US mailing addresses only, please. The winner will be announced here on my blog on February 10, 2026, and will be notified by email. Come join me on Facebook Live Video on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at 11 am PST/2 pm EST where I’ll describe the items and their significance to the story! The video will be available for viewing afterward as well. I’ll also be sharing a reel on Instagram. Enter the giveaway via the King Sumo form below. The post Mists over the Channel Islands Release Day Giveaway first appeared on Sarah Sundin.