A U Boat Captain and an American Officer Tried to Kill Each Other — Their Children Got Married

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In 1961, a German man married an American woman in Boston. Nothing unusual—except their fathers had once been mortal enemies during World War II. The groom’s father, Werner Hartmann, was a German U-boat captain. The bride’s father, Commander Francis Marion, commanded the American destroyer that sank his submarine—and then rescued him from the freezing North Atlantic. This is the story of mercy, humanity, and reconciliation that turned enemies into family. From near-death in icy waters to a wedding decades later, one act of compassion changed the lives of two families forever. 💬 Share your story: If your father, grandfather, or uncle served in WWII—American, German, British, or Canadian—tell us in the comments. These stories connect generations and keep history alive. 💡 Subscribe for more true WWII and naval history stories:@WW2NavalHistory