Hello

 

I was reading your post, I am a screenwritier living in Australia doing research about  German soldiers fighting in IndoChina with the Foreign legion, you say your father knew the person in question in relation to the novel: Devils Guard. Did your father serve in Indochina with the French? Any information you could pass my way in terms of research would be greatly appreciated.

 

best regards

I understand that you were directing your inquiry to someone else, but I am currently writing, with particular emphasis on Germans in the FFL at the end and after WWII.  I have found out some interesting information - and run up against obstacles as well, when it comes to this subject and some other similar ones as well.  My uncle joined the FFL after the war.  I would be most interested in hearing what you've found in research thus far and in exchanging ideas.   In any case, I can tell you that the older generation is dying off and a lot of information will soon be lost as it is only available by word of mouth.   The other line of information seems to be France itself.  There are many French books and movies on this particular topic - only in French.  I am assuming, up to this time, there is no market for this subject in North America.  Publishers, up until now have not been interested - or unwilling. So look there. Remember, after serving with the FFL, if you survive, you may become a citizen of France. The rules were the same then.

 

Respectfully,

Cheers.

Tom