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Episode 5

Episode 5 of 5

Stories from people involved in past and present conflicts, including the tale of a German refugee whose Jewish father inspired him to fight for Britain against the Nazis.

Gethin Jones is with the troops in Afghanistan, paying tribute to those who have served and sacrificed for Great Britain. In this final episode, a German refugee tells how his Jewish father inspired him to fight for Britain against the Nazis. A 19-year-old officer from the Korean War speaks for the first time about the horrors of the 'forgotten war'. An extraordinary young vehicle commander in Afghanistan describes the moment he triggered an explosive device and his fight to recover.

45 minutes

Credits

Role Contributor
Presenter Gethin Jones
Executive Producer Alan Brown

Broadcast

Visit the 90 Years of Remembrance website

A commemorative site including a WWI timeline, and profiles of servicemen and women.