French foreign legion
French foreign legion
Who are the French foreign legion and do they still exist
Origin of the French foreign legion
The French foreign legion was formed after the revolution of 1830. The purpose of the French foreign legion was to defend the colonies. They are composed of foreigners which can obtain French citizenship in three years of loyal service. Many joined the French foreign legion to obtain flee legal or other entanglements in their own country. However, to obtain citizenship from French foreign legion service you need serve under your real name and not have any illegalities chasing you.
Purpose of the French foreign legion
The French foreign legion is an elite force and was based in Algeria until Algeria’s independence. Now it is based in Marseilles, in southern France. Their purpose is to defend the ideal of the French nation.
Where is the French foreign legion
I can not detail all the actions of the legion as there are too many but they are as 2007 they are in Iraq.
French foreign legion and romantic notions
Many people have images of the French foreign legion from movies and stylish blue uniforms. But the biggest romantic notion is the ideal that you can start a new life. You can join the French foreign legion and leave your problem, your mistakes, and your old life behind.
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April 4, 2008at 8:32 am
One for all & all for one.
I have served in the !ere BEP in Indo-China for 4 Years and wish that there was
somebody who could send me a green Berrey with the Legion Flame on it. It would make an old Legionair very happy. I feel I still belong to the Elite. I am 78
and would like to take the Berry with me when the time comes to go.
With Greatest Respect
O Klenner
April 4, 2008at 2:37 pm
Oskar Klenner, very nice post and thank you very much for commenting on the French foreign legion.