The French Foreign Legion
Download or Read eBook The French Foreign Legion PDF written by Douglas Porch and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2010-11-01 with total page 848 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
| Author | : Douglas Porch |
| Publisher | : Simon and Schuster |
| Total Pages | : 848 |
| Release | : 2010-11-01 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9781628732399 |
| ISBN-13 | : 1628732393 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (99 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The French Foreign Legion by : Douglas Porch
Book excerpt: The 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.”
