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French Foreign Legion, 1914-45

Mike Chappell, Martin Windrow

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Comprehensive guide to Legion’s history and attire.

History buffs, this is a treat for you. Martin Windrow's meticulous research into the French Foreign Legion brings to life their dramatic and varied experiences from the trenches of WWI to the deserts of Syria. It's not just the narrative that captivates; the detailed illustrations of uniforms and equipment make it as much a visual journey as an informative one. If military history, especially the kind filled with courage and diverse battlegrounds, fascinates you, then you'll find this concise yet rich exploration to be a valuable addition to your collection.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

French Foreign Legion, 1914-45

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ISBN: 9781855327610
Publisher: Osprey Publishing
Date of Publication: 1999-03-26
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Biographies & Memoirs, History
Related Topics: War, European History, World War II
Goodreads rating: 3.67
(rated by 21 readers)

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In this worthy addition to the Men-at-Arms series, Martin Windrow examines the history and uniforms of the French Foreign Legion from the start of the First World War to the end of the Second World War. The author's knowledgeable text covers such topics as a comprehensive battle history of the Legion on the Western Front 1914-18, the colonial campaigns in Morocco, Syria and Indochina, the Battle of France and campaign in Tunisia. This volume is splendidly illustrated throughout, containing a wealth of contemporary photographs and eight full page colour plates by Mike Chappell.
 

Comprehensive guide to Legion’s history and attire.

History buffs, this is a treat for you. Martin Windrow's meticulous research into the French Foreign Legion brings to life their dramatic and varied experiences from the trenches of WWI to the deserts of Syria. It's not just the narrative that captivates; the detailed illustrations of uniforms and equipment make it as much a visual journey as an informative one. If military history, especially the kind filled with courage and diverse battlegrounds, fascinates you, then you'll find this concise yet rich exploration to be a valuable addition to your collection.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

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