Allies and Axis Working Together in WW2

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The Second World War is known for its brutality, with both the Allies and the Axis powers fighting tooth and nail for supremacy.
In spite of this, however, there were some incidents in which soldiers from one side actively or inadvertently aided their enemies. Whether this was done out of a sense of morality, ideology, or some reason known only to them, here are a few examples of when Axis and Allies worked together.

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Credit:
Show Created by Daniel Turner (B.A. (Hons) in History, University College London)
Script: Robert De Graff
Narrator:

Chris Kane

[Simplehistory]

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[ihatemylyfe]

Another small fact about Gangle he was notorious for helping the local resistance movements long before the battle of castle itter occurred

[fdgod]

“Makarov you ever hear the old saying? The enemy of my enemy is my friend?”

[neofulcrum]

They should make Itter Castle a movie if it’s not already

[TitanAEX]

Gangl is one of the unsung heroes of WW2. It's a shame his sacrifice isn't more widely known.

Charlie Brown and Franz Stiegler's story is one of the rare happy endings. The fact they remained close friends all the way up to their deaths is something you can't put a price on.

[comentnine]

Hmm from what I’ve learned on the Sabaton History YouTube channel The German officer was actually one of the two men who met Captain Lee and told him of the situation at Itter and they got German support on route.

[inductivegrunt]

Castle Itter will always be my favorite story in WW2. American and German troops along with the prisoners fighting off SS troops until rescue.

Rest well Gangal, you and your men fought well.

[Seed-Industries]

this is a certified simple history classic

[flaggy]

The Battle of itter Castle shows how much the diferencie was between the Wechmart and the SS, the SS were loyal to Hitler and it's ideals to the end, while the Wechmart were probably done with it and didn't wanted Germany to suffer anymore

[Ididitlikethis]

*”Teams have been auto-balanced”*

You are now defending!

[lordsiomai]

_"If you wanna see what people are made of, start a war."_

I like that this quote goes both ways

[ImnotEspresso]

Switzerland: I'm neutral

Swiss volunteers in the Waffen-SS: Maybe, maybe not

[redarogallo]

Starting with two of my favourite Sabaton inspirations. Nice

[lewisstanley]

‘Fly fighting fair, its the code of the air. Brothers, heroes, foes.’ - Sabaton No bullets fly: telling the story of Franz Stigler and Charlie Brown. Their song covered the story magnificently and is one of those moments in the war where their humanity was restored.

[AGuyThatEatsMieGoreng]

Enemies working together is simply beautiful, putting their differences aside and defeating a greater force. simply beautiful

[StormLaker]

Definitely one of the more bizarre stories of the second world war. Thanks for bringing it alive through animation!!!

[juliusplaesar]

I know these are extremely grim circumstances but it shows the most beautiful side of humanity, our mercy and compassion for one another

[realhawaiio]

And it's the end of the line of the final journey
Enemies leaving the past
And it's American troops and the German army
Joining together at last

[elitely]

Love hearing stories of them work together tbh its really great especially Itter castle. two sides team up against the worst foe.
Happy Holidays All!

[GuardianStriker]

In war, it don't matter who's side you're on. In the end, you're all still human. Sometimes you must put aside the differences you have for one another, and go for who deserves absolute retribution for their most insane and immoral sins. No one should be treated as just "a number".