When Enemies Become Friends: The WWII Miracle of Franz Stigler and Charlie Brown #shorts #ww2 #short

"The incident involving German pilot Franz Stigler and American pilot Charlie Brown is an extraordinary human story that unfolded during World War II, between Germany's Luftwaffe and the United States Army Air Forces. On December 20, 1943, an American B-17 bomber was heavily damaged by a German fighter plane. The crew on board was injured and in a vulnerable situation. At that moment, German fighter pilot Franz Stigler saw the American aircraft but, instead of immediately attacking, he surprisingly decided to assist the plane commanded by Charlie Brown. Stigler escorted the B-17 for a while and allowed it to exit German airspace. Despite the brutal conditions of war, Stigler's humane gesture was recognized as an example of humanity beyond the scope of conflict. Following the incident, Stigler and Brown met in 1984 after many years, establishing a friendship. This event stands as a rare testament to the power of humanity even in the midst of hostilities. Both former war heroes passed away in the same year, 2008. You can support me by subscribing to my channel for more content like this."

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[JoSwann-itjf]

When you realise people in an actual war treat each other with more dignity and respect than modern day politicians.

[noahellis]

It's not too often that you hear about an enemy in war showing his humanity to his enemies by allowing them to live when he could have easily shot them down. He showed that not every German was a heartless Nazi.