A World War I Veteran asked during an interview if the war was worth it

German WWI veteran describes taking the life of a French soldier

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war is never worth it

When a man who lived through the horror asks if it was worth it, the world should stop and listen. His silence says more than any history book ever could.

They were tricked into thinking what they were fighting for was right but looking back it’s clear that this was not the case for both WW1 and WW2

Horrific. You can tell from his eyes what he saw.

The video features an interview with a World War I veteran, likely from the early 20th century, reflecting on his experiences as a Lewis gunner, a role that involved operating a light machine gun extensively used by British and Allied forces during the war. The Lewis gun, known for its mobility and effectiveness, was a significant weapon in trench warfare and aerial combat, highlighting the veteran's direct involvement in the conflict's intense combat scenarios. The veteran's response to the question about the worth of the war, "No, never having me again if I was old enough or younger," underscores a profound disillusionment with the war's purpose and outcome, a sentiment echoed by many survivors of World War I. This perspective is supported by historical data indicating that the war resulted in approximately 17 million deaths and 20 million wounded, with little territorial gain for many nations involved, challenging the notion that the war's sacrifices were justified. The interview captures a broader historical context where the economic and social costs of World War I were immense, with total national spending reaching staggering figures like 170 billion marks in Germany, mostly financed through borrowing rather than taxes. This financial burden, combined with the human cost, contributed to widespread post-war disillusionment and set the stage for significant political and economic instability in the following decades, including hyperinflation and the rise of extremist movements.

That question carries so much weight. The fact that he even had to ask says everything about the cost of war not just in lives, but in the human spirit.

War is hell on earth. Make your time there short and meaningful.

His words cut deeper than any battlefield, “Never again.” 💔 A WWI veteran, once a Lewis gunner, reminds us that behind every war stat is a soul forever changed. War's cost isn’t just in lives, but in lost faith.

My mums grandad fought at the Somme, and never spoke about it. He was mustard gassed and had severe health problems from it.