{"title":"Adrian D. Gilbert","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our Adrian D. Gilbert collection, where history and military themes come alive through captivating narratives. Adrian D. Gilbert, a distinguished author and historian, excels in delving into the riveting world of military history. Through extensive research and engaging writing, he offers readers vivid insights into military operations and the human stories behind them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of his notable works, \u003cem\u003eVoices of the Foreign Legion\u003c\/em\u003e, takes you inside the enigmatic world of the French Foreign Legion. This compelling book unveils personal accounts and rare insider perspectives, providing a profound understanding of this legendary military unit. Whether you're an enthusiast of historical warfare or intrigued by personal stories of courage and resilience, Gilbert's narratives will deeply engage you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore the depths of history and military life with Adrian D. Gilbert, a trusted name for readers passionate about uncovering the truth behind the extraordinary journeys of soldiers and legions.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"voices-of-the-foreign-legion-by-adrian-d-gilbert-9781628737387","title":"Voices of the Foreign Legion","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe French Foreign Legion has built a reputation as one of the world's most formidable and colourful military institutions. Established as a means of absorbing foreign troublemakers, the Legion spearheaded French colonialism in North Africa during the nineteenth century. Accepting volunteers from all parts of the world, the Legion acquired an aura of mystery and a less-than-enviable reputation for extreme brutality within its ranks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eVoices of the Foreign Legion\u003c\/i\u003e explores how the Legion selects its recruits, their native lands, and why these warriors seek a life full of hardship and danger. It analyses the Legion's brutal attitude toward discipline, questions why desertion has been a perennial problem, and assesses the Legion's remarkable military achievements since its formation in the year 1831. This is the real story of the Legion, featuring firsthand accounts from the men who have fought in its ranks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIts scope ranges from the conquest of the colonies in Africa and the Far East through the horrors of the two world wars, to the bitter, but ultimately hopeless, battle to maintain France's far-flung imperial possessions. The story is brought fully up-to-date with accounts and anecdotes from those contemporary foreign legionnaires who continue to fight for French interests around the globe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSkyhorse Publishing, as well as our Arcade imprint, are proud to publish a broad range of books for readers interested in history—books about World War II, the Third Reich, Hitler and his henchmen, the JFK assassination, conspiracies, the American Civil War, the American Revolution, gladiators, Vikings, ancient Rome, medieval times, the old West, and much more. While not every title we publish becomes a \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"NewSouth Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47000838242540,"sku":"9781628737387","price":34.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/24792943482767.jpg?v=1763309090"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/adrian-d-gilbert.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}