Why on earth did you find it strange?
I’m sure many Germans and Italians visit WWII sites in Europe.
It’s history.
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What an ignorant thing to say.
There were dead Americans below our feet. They were killed in a sneak attack and possibly by the fathers and grandfathers of the people standing in the line with us.
It was very “hallowed ground” and AS AMERICANS we felt the sadness of the event. I expected the respect that was due and I wasn’t disappointed.