My Grandparents’ War

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In 1939, millions of our grandparents went to war. This is a man, you know, I loved. He was my grandpa. -

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Now four Hollywood stars are exploring their families extraordinary World War Two stories. You are going to fight an enemy who will kill you Captured Christmas day. I didn't know that. She must've been completely bonkers going out, bombs flying. Like, what are you doing? -

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They'll travel the globe to meet the last survivors. -

Elderly Soldier

He was a very good captain. Was he? Thanks to him while I'm still alive, really. -

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And speak to descendants with a shared history. So my grandfather would have known your father well. Oh, very well, very well. - Very well. -

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Confronting the terrors their families faced. -

Interviewee

You have to be Jewish, but not go to the slaughter house for it. Oh my God. -

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And the threats they encountered. This is the first kamikaze strike on a British ship in World War Two. -

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They'll uncover the sacrifices all our grandparents made. -

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Young men would be in the water screaming for their mothers. Absolutely horrific. -

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And learn how World War Two changed their lives forever. It's exciting because it brings him back again. How extraordinary history is. Particularly this link of grandchildren and grandparents. -

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"My Grandparents' War."