The French Foreign Legion: A Complete History of the Legendary Fighting ForceHarperCollins Publishers, 1991 - 728 pages The legend of Beau Gaste and the hell-raising, hard-drinking, long-suffering, loyal Legionnaires has been immortalized by countless novels and Hollywood movies. Here Douglas Porch examines the Legion myth and goes beyond it to explore the Legion's mystique and describe its performance from its founding in 1831 to today. 32 pages of halftones; maps; index. |
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... Dahomey . In areas without roads , advancing columns should use river transportation whenever possible , or depend upon porters and pack animals . Third , against poorly armed and organized native forces , mobility was more important ...
... Dahomey . In areas without roads , advancing columns should use river transportation whenever possible , or depend upon porters and pack animals . Third , against poorly armed and organized native forces , mobility was more important ...
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... Dahomey and Mad- agascar ? Legion historians are fond of quoting General Duchesne's remarks made to Legion officers at the end of the campaign , that “ it is assuredly due to you , gentlemen , that we are here . If I ever have the honor ...
... Dahomey and Mad- agascar ? Legion historians are fond of quoting General Duchesne's remarks made to Legion officers at the end of the campaign , that “ it is assuredly due to you , gentlemen , that we are here . If I ever have the honor ...
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... Dahomey campaign . However , both Silbermann and Martyn had the impression that sickness reduced Legion strength by about 25 percent . The memory of so many friends left behind in Dahomey caused Silbermann to break into tears as he ...
... Dahomey campaign . However , both Silbermann and Martyn had the impression that sickness reduced Legion strength by about 25 percent . The memory of so many friends left behind in Dahomey caused Silbermann to break into tears as he ...
Table des matières
Le Plus Beau Corps de France | 1 |
Between Politics Diplomacy and the Cannon The Legion in Spain 18351839 | 22 |
The New Legion | 50 |
Droits d'auteur | |
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