The History of the French Foreign Legion.(The History of the French Foreign Legion from 1831 to the Present Day)(Brief article)(Book review)

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The History of the French Foreign Legion

The Lyons Press

246 Goose Lane, Guilford, CT 06437

1592287689 $27.95 1-800-836-0510 www.lyonspress.com

The French Foreign Legion is so famous that its name reaches far beyond military students alone and the general public has a good sense for its notoriety--yet few know the depth and details of its history. That's why THE HISTORY ...

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