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John Robert Young

    Die Legion im Bild
    The Dragon's Teeth
    The French Foreign Legion
    • The Dragon's Teeth

      Inside China's Armed Forces

      • 224 pages
      • 8 hours of reading

      Briefly looks at the history of China and its army, describes the people, facilities and equipment of China's modern army, and discusses the training and daily life of Chinese soldiers

      The Dragon's Teeth1987
    • Die Legion im Bild

      • 212 pages
      • 8 hours of reading

      Bild-Text-Band über die französische Fremdenlegion in Vergangenheit und Gegenwart.

      Die Legion im Bild1985
    • The French Foreign Legion

      The Inside Story of the World-Famous Fighting Force

      • 212 pages
      • 8 hours of reading

      The French Foreign Legion, founded in 1831, has captivated the world with its mystique and heroism. Today's Legionnaires are heirs to a legacy of adventurers known for their military feats across Europe, Mexico, Africa, and Southeast Asia, embodying danger, endurance, and camaraderie. John Robert Young pulls back the curtain on the Legion's inner workings through his photography, capturing the essence of Legionnaires' lives across fifty thousand miles and three hundred rolls of film. Erwan Bergot, a veteran of the battle of Dien Bien Phu, enriches the narrative with a history of the Legion's triumphs and tragedies, from its origins in Algeria to its peacekeeping efforts in Beirut, complemented by rare illustrations from the Legion's archives. Additionally, a comprehensive reference section offers insights into the Legion's regiments, their histories, battle honors, and current duties, along with details on uniforms, customs, and the diverse backgrounds of the 600,000 men who have served. It even highlights notable former Legionnaires, including Cole Porter and the King of Serbia. This work presents a complete picture of the French Foreign Legion—unmatched, unique, and utterly fascinating.

      The French Foreign Legion1984
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