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Comment on Korean Soldiers in WW2 German Army by thomo the lost

thomo the lost — Fri, 09 May 2008 15:46:58 +0000

I could suppose that as all of Korea and a chunk of Manchuria was under Japanese control before the Battle of Nomonhan the Japanese may have required non-combatants (cooks, porters, drivers etc) and pressed the Koreans into those roles rather than a combat role. Of course, the Koreans may have volunteered as you suggested James as there were quite a number of Quislings in Korea at the time (hmm, as they likely joined before Germany invaded Norway, can you have a quisling at that time?).

Comment on Korean Soldiers in WW2 German Army by James

James — Fri, 09 May 2008 05:38:46 +0000

Fascinating post. I wonder how the soldiers who only knew Korean were given orders?

One issue though: Japan didn’t start conscripting Koreans into their armed forces until 1944. If those soldiers were captured by the Russians in 1940, they were probably volunteers.

Comment on Life by Will Henricks

Will Henricks — Fri, 02 May 2008 19:15:21 +0000

I could not get your form to print, so I am resorting to this in order to contact you to find out if you have ever played “Ship of the Line” a Napoleonic naval warfare game(sail with fortifications)?If anyone sees this I hope they will contact you.

Comment on Thomo Misses Out On Knighthood by thomo the lost

thomo the lost — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 16:38:10 +0000

Oooo, I could just go a nice CBE at the moment too. Mmmm, cheeseburger … hungry!

Always preferred a gong to The Gong!

Comment on Thomo Misses Out On Knighthood by Nick Searle

Nick Searle — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 15:57:00 +0000

I have had a word with Lillebet and she is sorry to have overlooked you this time she said she would make sure you get a gong next time. It will be CBCE or Cheese Burger Consumer Extra