Not quite sure where the TV station was located and ya, I did have a bit of a problem following it. 
Kept saying, "What? What?"
Yes indeed it is a very touchy subject. I guess I can understand both points of view. When you see a German soldier and an American or English soldier shaking hands, I can't help but think that is wondeful. Yes it was a long time ago. But lord knows I could also understand how some men still carry the heartache and bitterness in their hearts. WE were not there and can't feel the depth of what they still harbor in mind, body and soul.
I do agree that Americans have more DISTANCE and maybe for a lot of them it is easier. We were not an occupied country and don't know what it was like to live under German occupation for years on end.
No easy answer or reconcilation on this subject. 
Proud Daughter of Walter (Monday) Poniedzialek
540th Engineer Combat Regiment, 2833rd Bn, H&S Co, 4th Platoon
There's "No Bridge Too Far"