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Life in the Legion: The Experiences of a British Volunteer in the French Foreign Legion in the Late 19th Century - Couverture rigide

Martyn, Frederic

 
9780857067838: Life in the Legion: The Experiences of a British Volunteer in the French Foreign Legion in the Late 19th Century
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ISBN 10 : 0857067834 ISBN 13 : 9780857067838
Editeur : Leonaur Ltd, 2011

Synopsis

On campaign under the tricolour

This is an essential book for all those interested in the French Foreign Legion because it is a brilliant first hand account written by an English 'gentleman volunteer' who experienced 'life in the legion' in the late 1880's and who had previously been a serving officer in one of the cavalry regiments of the British Army. Far from being a tale of hardship and abuse, the author had nothing but admiration for the Legion and-as an experienced soldier-obviously thoroughly enjoyed the five years he spent serving in its ranks. The writer quite simply could not have enough action and he volunteered to serve in Tonkin, Dahomey and against the Tuareg tribesmen of North Africa. In consequence this book is full of colourful and detailed campaign and battle action which is compellingly recounted by a fighting soldier more than capable of putting his engrossing story into words. Highly recommended.
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Éditeur
Leonaur Ltd
Date d'édition
2011
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
0857067834
ISBN 13 
9780857067838
Reliure
Relié
Nombre de pages
176
Coordonnées du fabricant
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Personne responsable
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