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“If a pal next to you falls – it’s none of your business” WWII veteran remembers
Published: 20 April, 2010, 05:01
Edited: 23 June, 2010, 16:28
Landing in Normandy on D-Day
TAGS: Anniversary, Military, Europe, History, War witness
RT presents “War Witness,” a special project dedicated to the 65th anniversary of victory in World War II.
World War II veterans tell their most memorable stories and recall the brightest memories of the last world war.
Léon Gautier, a French commando who landed in Normandy on D-Day in 1944, said they had to ignore those who fell. Unlike in “Saving Private Ryan,” they did not have time to take care of those who were wounded – the only thing they kept in mind was taking blockhouses.
“We had a job to do. You have to run quickly, never stay in one place, because if you have the misfortune of stopping, you become a sitting target. It was hammered in our heads,” recalled the veteran.
Watch and read more real life stories from World War II witnesses
19.04.2010, 19:08
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“It’s an experience you don’t forget in your heart” – WWII veteranRT presents War Witness – a special project dedicated to the 65th anniversary of the Victory in the Second World War. |
20.04.2010, 07:55
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I want to commend Russia Today for producing this excellent series of interviews from veterans of WWII. Is there are TV documentary in the works? I truly hope so. These interviews are extremely important historical testimonies of the horrors of war. Most media outlets these days (particularly in America) only focus on sex and violence, while ignoring anything substantive. Kudos to Russia Today for such classy and intelligent programming! More please!
Loved the style of this little piece. Short, straight to the point. Also, nice usage of WW II footage, which is rare nowadays.