German WW2 Vet meet help.

Discussion in 'Veteran Accounts' started by PrivatePike, Apr 15, 2020.

  1. PrivatePike

    PrivatePike Member

    Hi everyone,

    Could anyone point me in the best direction with regards to meeting a former German soldier of WW2 who would actually be willing to talk?

    I really enjoy meeting British/American veterans, talking to them and getting my picture taken with them (as sad as that sounds) but I am yet to meet a German veteran? I would love to just hear things from their side and not too sure the best way to go about it. I tried to contact the German veterans group thing which I can't remember the actual name of, and I managed to get the email of a producer who interviewed them at their annual meet but he said they all meet in secret and wouldn't be willing to talk.

    Do I go and hang around the German cemetery in Normandy in June and hope one comes along? That speaks English ha?

    I am willing to travel. I just want to be able to say I have met one in years to come as obviously the number of WW2 veterans alive is going down each day...

    Any help/pointers would be greatly appreciated.

    Cheers,
    Jack.
     
  2. Lindele

    Lindele formerly HA96

    Hello Jack,
    this is a fantastic surprise. You really want to talk to a former Feind and now as a Freund?

    Exactly my motto in German: Frueher Feinde, heute Freunde, and I really mean it.
    In 2018 in Sardinia, I met a former Wehrmacht Leutnant.
    Unfortunately I forgot to ask for his contact details. He even spoke English.

    Stefan.
    NB: There are one or two German WW2 internet sites.
    I'll dig out there address.
     
  3. PrivatePike

    PrivatePike Member

    Hi Stefan,

    That's exactly what I would like to do. I like your motto!

    Meeting him, certainly would have been an experience. Luck you!

    That would be great if you could get me them, thank you.

    Jack.
     
  4. Lindele

    Lindele formerly HA96

    Jack,
    there is another forum called Forum der Wehrmacht. There are about 265 threads about ex Wehrmacht members and other witnesses.
    I used to be a member of this Forum , and could refresh my membership, if it helps you and me of course.

    Stefan.
     
  5. PrivatePike

    PrivatePike Member

    Stefan,

    I had a wee look there myself and noticed you had to be a member to access certain things. I will make an account on it and see if anyone there can assist me further on this.

    Thanks again for your help.

    Jack.
     

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