AboutMichel Cahier Expertise I am a French amateur historian in German history between 1918 and 1945, particularly with regard to the Nazi era, Hitler's character and the occupation of Europe. I live in Texas since 1998 with my American wife and I am a retired journalist. I am 63 years old.
Experience I have worked on the subject of Nazism since college and since I retired I developed a complete site with more than 60 chapters devoted to different aspects of the Nazi era. I have developed too a special interest in Nazi Art and the treatment of art by the Nazis. My site had about 2000 hits per week and is very well considered. I would be glad to help some people who have very precise questions about Hitler and the Nazis. My site can be consulted at http://schikelgruber.net/index.html. Needless to say that I am not a supporter of the Nazis and never in this site do I attempt to justify or excuse their policies.
Organizations I used to work for the Agence France Presse, La Tribune, TV Channel France 3 and as the Editor of the Agence Economique et Financiere. I was in position in Brussels, London and Paris.
Publications I published a book about the entrepreneurs and the motives for creating a company in the 80s and a book about the Franco-Swiss jeweller Philippe Charriol in the 90s
Education/Credentials I graduated in Law and Political Sciences, I have a MBA from the Paris Chamber of commerce and I have a license of massage therapy (RMT) of the State of Texas
Hi, my name is Tom. As a senior History major, I take many different classes centered on various important historical eras. This semester brings a course focusing on the Second World War.
In class today, prof mentioned--in passing--the deployment of South Korean soldiers by Germany to defend against the Normandy invasion? Strangely, prof could cite no specific literature to support this claim. I had to ask about it, for even as something of a history "nut" I've never once read about Koreans at Normandy.
Can you provide more details about Koreans, and even Russian soldiers defending Normandy? A net search yielded few results. I'd love to know more about this strange "alliance"; to my knowledge, Korea had been occupied and controlled by Japan since 1905-1910. Were the Koreans at Normandy conscripts, or maybe selected for service due to their personal loyalty to Japan? Perhaps the Russians were POWs forced into German service?
I can't wait for your response! Thanks so much for sharing your time and knowledge =)
Best,
Tom
Answer dear Tom
I have never heard of Korean soldiers taking part in the battle of Normandy and your
question came to me as a big surprise. I seriously doubt that the Germans would have
used Korean people in their fight against the Allies. You are right to mention that Korea
was occupied by the Japan at the time of WW2 but I do not see why the Japanese would send
Koreans in Europe to help the Nazis. To me it sounds like the most ridiculous idea of WW2 and it simply does not make sense. Sorry not to be able to help, best regards
Michel
