Tim Grady

Tim Grady, a Professor of Modern History at the University of Chester, shares insights from his book on the compassionate care of enemy dead in the World Wars. He discusses the touching acts of kindness between local communities and war graves commissions, highlighting reciprocal respect across national divides. Grady reveals the evolution of memorial practices by organizations like the VDK and explores the tensions between personal grief and institutional narratives. His narrative underscores the importance of remembering enemy lives and the emotional connections fostered through grave tending.