
How SS and Wehrmacht veterans ended up in Vietnam The Indochina War

Legion of History
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Jul 13, 2026
After the end of World War II, former soldiers of the Wehrmacht and SS became ideal mercenaries. They had invaluable military experience and knew no other life but war. Many of them found themselves unable to return to a peaceful working life, which made them in demand for participation in new conflicts. Especially for those who wanted to avoid responsibility for their actions, the path was obvious - the French Foreign Legion.
