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The French Foreign Legion

Categorie	Algemeen Militaria
Boeknummer	#252683
Titel	The French Foreign Legion
Auteur	Boyd, Douglas
Boektype	Gebonden hardcover met stofomslag
Uitgeverij	Sutton Publishing
Jaar van uitgave	2006
ISBN10	0750939397
ISBN13	9780750939393
Taal	Engels
Samenvatting	Known for its austerity and discipline, deprivation and sacrifice, the French Foreign Legion is perhaps the most intriguing and famous fighting force in the world. For 170 years, jobless, homeless and loveless men have found in the Legion a sense of purpose worth all the rigors and risks of serving in the world's longest-standing mercenary army. The Legion has never had any problem attracting recruits: seven out of ten applicants are still rejected. But what draws men from so many countries and social backgrounds to accept the harsh discipline of this legendary mercenary army with a rigid nineteenth-century code of honor? Douglas Boyd tells the eventful story of the Legion from its inception in 1831 to defend France's colonial interests, to the Legion oftoday involved in peacekeeping and h... (Lees verder)umanitarian duties worldwide, and examines the reasons behind the love-hate relationship between France and the foreigners she pays to spill their blood for her.--From publisher description.
Pagina's	368
Conditie	Goed
Prijs	€ 12,50

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