WWII enemies reunited in D-Day anniversary

A lot of time has passed, but how do British and German veterans view each other today?

We introduced two of them to each other, for the first time.

Putting politics to one side is difficult, but for German veterans coming back, the memories are no less painful. Thousands of them died on D-Day.

We’re joined afterwards by two more British veterans - Bill Gladden and Dickie Forester.

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[cyrilgigee]

The German guy was really trying his best. Speaking a non-native language at that age must be rough.

[skycase]

"Once i was almost hit by a grenade while eating a sandwich"

"Oh, i threw that grenade"

[monty]

My grandfather fought in WWII. He never really talked about it but I remember he once said he "Didn't risk his life to be disrespected by young kids" and that said a lot.

[Akovor_]

As someone who's Grandfather fought at Dunkirk for the UK and who's great uncle who fought at Stalingrad for Germany, this is beautiful to watch

[quanage]

"Are you crazy? you want me to shoot with a pistol to a TANK?" i love this guy

[aleksfoxtrot]

The germans advice, "look at the cemeteries and be reminded to keep the peace." Those are deep words.

[TheWatanabeShowJapan]

Update: Harry Read passed away on December 14, 2021, at age 97
RIP (1924-2021)

[abelaubrey]

"now we are friends"
" we are more than that, we are brothers"

That was powerful

[zeh]

"Were are now Friends"
"No, were more than that, we are Brothers"
That makes me cry

[OGMarkuss]

We are the last generation to be able to speak to these soldiers and who experienced WW2.

[RedBaroness]

To hear the German speak English in the same accent as my great-grandfather brought back so many memories. Our family had emigrated before WWI even, but they spoke German in the house. They were from Pomerania as well.

[dosh]

It started as a horrible fight against eachother on a battlefield, and it ended with a forgiving handshake in a restaurant. Truly wholesome and heartwarming. It's one of those things that give me back faith in humanity.

[froseo]

"now we are Friends". " No, now we are brothers". Brought Tears to My eyes

[fijistarproductions]

“Look at the cemeteries, and be reminded to keep the peace.”
- German Soldier

[BenjaminGroff-qilc]

Saying that these men were “enemies” couldn’t be farther from the truth. They were enemies of each other’s nations, not of each other.

[benson_iguess]

My great-grandpa served in WWII as an engineer in Northern Africa, but was at the beaches on D-Day. He was lucky enough to survive.

[tirtaadjie]

Boys after shooting and trying to kill each other
"We are brothers"

[CheeseBae]

How can anyone be angry at this German solider? He was 18 years old, literally just a kid who grew up under propaganda.

[lukescastle]

"More than that, we are brothers" honestly, the humanity that these two amazing men have almost brought me to tears. One of these men fought for good, the other fought for evil, but they both are good in their hearts, such is the nature of humanity.

[dougjones]

This is powerful stuff. You made this big voluptuous aboriginal cry….imagine what these men have seen. Truly incredible.