French Foreign Legion 1914–45

Name: French Foreign Legion 1914–45
Brand: Allen & Unwin
SKU: 9781855327610
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By Martin Windrow

Series: Men-at-Arms

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French Foreign Legion 1914–45 by Martin Windrow offers a detailed exploration of the Legion's role during World War I and World War II. The book highlights the experiences, battles, and evolution of this storied military unit, delving into its challenges and contributions to the French military efforts during these tumultuous periods.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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You might enjoy this book if you are fascinated by military history and the legendary tales of the French Foreign Legion during the First and Second World Wars. It provides detailed insights into the battles, structure, and cultural aspects of this unique military unit, ideal for those interested in understanding its enduring mystique and significant impact on military history.

French Foreign Legion 1914–45

Split into three sections, this volume covers: the Legion in World War I; the colonial campaigns between the World Wars; and the Legion prior to the fall of France and the remaining 13e Demi-Brigade serving with the Free French in North Africa.

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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 1914–45, from the start of the First World War to the end of the Second World War.

The author's knowledgeable text covers topics such as a comprehensive battle history of the Legion on the Western Front from 1914 to 1918, the colonial campaigns in Morocco, Syria, and Indochina, the Battle of France, and the campaign in Tunisia.

This volume is splendidly illustrated throughout, containing a wealth of contemporary photographs and eight full-page colour plates by Mike Chappell.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781855327610

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 26 March 1999

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Osprey Publishing

Illustration: 50 b/w; 8 col

Contributors:

Illustrated by Mike Chappell

Audience: General / adult, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 5.0mm

Width: 184.0mm

Height: 248.0mm

Weight: 208g

Pages: 50

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Education & Reference History & Military Martin Windrow Non-Fiction Series: Men-at-Arms

About the Author

Martin Windrow is series editor at Osprey and an authority on the post-war French army, particularly the Foreign Legion. He is the author of several Osprey books, including MAA 322 The French War in Indochina 1946-54.

Mike Chappell comes from an Aldershot family with British Army connections stretching back several generations. He enlisted as a teenage private in the Royal Hampshire Regiment in 1952 and retired in 1974, as RSM of the 1st Battalion The Wessex Regiment (Rifle Volunteers), after seeing service in Malaya, Cyprus, Swaziland, Libya, Germany, Ulster and home garrisons. He began painting military subjects in 1968 and since then has gained worldwide popularity as a military illustrator. Mike has written and illustrated many books in the Osprey Military list.