We have had citizens, both in Germany and France, come up to us, ask if we were Americans, and then thank us from the bottom of their hearts for saving them during World War II. It was very moving.
Have you ever told story that to a WWII Vet or do you just accept their thanks and think how nice it is to be an American?
I've spent TOO much time in both Germany and France -- and have NEVER had anyone approach me in that manner, or thank me as an American for ANYTHING....
Then again -- I'm a tall, large, ugly, mean and angry looking individual that folks go out of their way to avoid...
There have been occasions in bars -- where smart assed Euroweenis run their mouth in an insulting manner that need to be "reminded" just how badly we kicked their asses -- and offer to do so again...
Semper Fi