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The French Foreign Legion: A Complete History of the Legendary Fighting Force

By Douglas Porch

Book information

Publisher
Skyhorse Publishing
Year
2010
ISBN
161608068X, 9781616080686
Open Library ID
OL24598034M
Language
english
Format
MOBI
Filesize
4 MB (4702220 bytes)
Pages
752\0
Time added
2012-03-09 12:00:00

Description

“Unparalleled in the thoughtfulness and detail of its coverage.”—The Washington PostThe French Foreign Legion is a complete, captivating study of the famed fighting force, from its inception in 1831 to modern times. Historian Douglas Porch chronicles the Legion’s involvement in Spain, Mexico, Indochina, Madagascar, WWI, Vietnam, and Algiers (to name a few) and delves into the inner workings of legionnaires and their captains. Known for draconian discipline and shrouded in mystery, the secrets of the Legion are guarded by those who have gained admittance into its elite society. In this thoroughly researched and impressive account, Porch reveals the mysteries surrounding a Legion of “unparalleled exoticism, pathos, and drama.” 65 black-and-white photographs

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