It is, by some measures, the toughest fighting force in the world – yet it continues to attract people from across the globe through the promise of a fresh start and adventure.
In this episode, we'll be talking about the origins of the French Foreign Legion, how you join it, and what life is like as a Legionnaire.
- French Foreign Legion: Toughest fighting force, attracts diverse recruits worldwide.
- Origins: Founded in 1831 to manage foreign soldiers in France.
- Recruitment: Open to all nationalities, minimal requirements, new identity.
- Training: Physically demanding, intense, discipline enforced, harsh conditions.
- Deployments: Legion serves French interests globally, long history of conflicts.
- Unique Composition: Multinational units, French language requirement.
- Rewards: Basic salary, housing, meals, new identity, path to French citizenship.
- Sacrifices: High risk, thousands of Legionnaires have died for France.
- Fascinating History: From Algeria to modern deployments, rich legacy.
Full interactive transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary available on the website: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/french-foreign-legion
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