Japan's German sailors

[Jerry Asher]

A number of German sailors and ships not connected with merchant cruisers Thor/Michael or submarines ended up operating with or under Japanese control. Does any one have data to share? Again I am aware that this is on the fringe of this board but can think of no other ploace to even raise the question. Many thanks in advance.

[Edward L. Hsiao]

Well I know that there were German naval tankers and cargo ships that were Japanese ports during WWII. I'm not sure what the German sailors did while on shore duty in Japan.

Edward L. Hsiao

[Edward L. Hsiao]

I think there were a few German sailors that actually served on Japanese warships during WWII especially on submarines. Sounds crazy I know.

Edward L. Hsiao