French Foreign Legion 1872–1914 (Men-at-Arms, 461)

French Foreign Legion 1872–1914 (Men-at-Arms, 461)

This volume covers the classic 'Beau Geste' period, of the French Foreign Legion when the corps was expanded during the most dynamic years of French imperial expansion. Legion battalions fought in the deserts and mountains of southern Algeria and Morocco, as well as in the jungles of North Vietnam, West Africa and Madagascar. Their varied uniforms and equipments for each period and theater are illustrated and examined. Written by a leading expert on the French Foreign Legion, this is a colorful introduction to the period when the Legion forged their legendary fighting reputation.
Country USA
Brand Osprey Publishing
Manufacturer Osprey Publishing
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber Illustrations (some col.)
Model Illustrations (some col.)
ReleaseDate 2010-07-20
UnitCount 1
EANs 9781849083263

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