Overview
Using an aggressive and arduous training program, The French Foreign Legion has turned itself into one of the worldās elite forces, a status it has continually maintained in battles of extraordinary courage and bloodshed. Yet it remains mysterious, the stuff of legends and Hollywood movies. History of theFrench Foreign Legion reveals the reality behind this compelling unit, from its participation in the conquest of Algeria in the 1840s to its role in the war against terrorism today. Illustrated with 120 images, this absorbing study explores the ascetic lifestyle of a legionnaire, with firsthand accounts of training and punishments; dispels myths about joining the Legion, and describes in detail the recruitment and selection process. Chapters on specialist training discuss the Legion soldiersā technical and tactical excellence as well the unitsā superb equipment and weaponry. This book is a fascinating journey into a military world that is almost unique in the history of men-at-arms.
This book title, History of the French Foreign Legion, ISBN: 9781782748830, by David Jordan, David Jordan, published by Amber Books (September 3, 2019) is available in paperback. Our minimum order quantity is 25 copies. All standard bulk book orders ship FREE in the continental USA and delivered in 4-10 business days.
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