History of The French Foreign Legion

History Of The French Foreign Legion

The French Foreign Legion has had a long and unique history amongst the units of the French Army.

Read more about History Of The French Foreign Legion:  Formation of The Legion, First Operations in Algeria, The French Foreign Legion in Spain, Second Deployment To Algeria, Crimean War, Second Italian War of Independence, Mexico, Franco-Prussian War, Colonial Warfare, Franco-Chinese War, First World War, Rif War, First Indochina War, Gulf War, Afghanistan War, Number of Soldiers Served

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