It is arguable that no group of fighting men in the history of European arms has been so misrepresented by ill-informed publicity as the French Foreign Legion. Though initially conceived in 1831 as a means of drafting recently discharged foreign soldiers to Algeria, the Legion has developed into a sophisticated force of motorized infantry, airborne troops and light armor. In this book, acclaimed French Army expert Martin Windrow examines the history and uniforms of the French Foreign Legion, from its service in the Carlist War of 1835-36 to World War II and beyond, debunking many of the prevalent myths surrounding this formidable force.
| ISBN: | 9780850450514 |
| Publication date: | 15th June 1971 |
| Author: | Martin Windrow, Michael Roffe |
| Publisher: | Osprey Publishing |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 40 pages |
| Series: | Men-at-Arms Series |
| Genres: |
Military institutions |
It is arguable that no group of fighting men in the history of European arms has been so misrepresented by ill-informed publicity as the French Foreign Legion. Though initially conceived in 1831 as a means of drafting recently discharged foreign soldiers to Algeria, the Legion has developed into a sophisticated force of motorized infantry, airborne troops and light armor. In this book, acclaimed French Army expert Martin Windrow examines the history and uniforms of the French Foreign Legion, from its service in the Carlist War of 1835-36 to World War II and beyond, debunking many of the prevalent myths surrounding this formidable force.
French Foreign Legion features in the following genres: Military institutions
French Foreign Legion is available in Paperback
French Foreign Legion was written by Martin Windrow, Michael Roffe and published by Osprey Publishing
French Foreign Legion has 40 pages
Yes it is part of Men-at-Arms Series series