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It is arguable that no group of fighting men in the history of European arms has been so misrepresented by ill-informed publicity as the French Foreign Legion. Though initially conceived in 1831 as a means of drafting recently discharged foreign soldiers to Algeria, the Legion has developed into a sophisticated force of motorized infantry, airborne troops and light armour. In this book, acclaimed French Army expert Martin Windrow examines the history and uniforms of the French Foreign Legion, from its service in the Carlist War of 1835-36 to World War II and beyond, debunking many of the prevalent myths surrounding this formidable force.
Each title in the Men-at-Arms series gives a brief history of a famous fighting unit, with a full description of its dress and accoutrements, illustrated with eight color plates and many drawings and photographs. Collectors of militaria, war games enthusiasts, historians, and amateur military strategists will find these works a wealth of enriching background material that will add to their knowledge of this fascinating subject.
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French Foreign Legion (Osprey Men At Arms Series)
Published by
Hippocrene Books, 1971
ISBN 10: 0882541609
ISBN 13: 9780882541600
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Softcover
First Edition
Seller: Boomer's Books, Weare, NH, U.S.A.
Seller rating 3 out of 5 stars
Softcover. Condition: Very Good+. Michael Roffe (illustrator). First Edition. Clean copy wraps yellowed and showing light shelf and edge/corner wear. Excellent uniform and model figure reference book! Previous Owner's ink stamp to title page ; Osprey Men at Arms; B/W & Color Plates; 8vo; 40 pages. Seller Inventory # 16663
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French Foreign Legion
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Hippocrene Books, Inc., New York, 1973
ISBN 10: 0882541609
ISBN 13: 9780882541600
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Trade Paperback
First Edition
Seller: Brillig's Books, Kingston, NY, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Trade Paperback. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: No DJ. Roffe, Michael (illustrator). First U.S. Edition. 40 pps. Titles: frt. & sp. Illust. w/ b/w & colour maps, prints, photos, drawings & plates. Osprey Men-at-Arms Series. First published 1971. Wrps. are age-toned. Interior leaves are clean and tight. The exploits & uniforms of the French Foreign Legion from its origins in 1831 to the early 1970's. Considerable data on the ever changing Legion uniforms is presented in paintings, engravings and drawings. iIncludes notes to the plates. Seller Inventory # 003211
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French Foreign Legion Osprey Man at Arms Series. Not numbered.
Seller: Military Books, Washington, DC, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Near Fine. Michael Roffe (illustrator). Later ed. 40p. Photos. Color Illustrations. Wraps. Cover toned. Rubber stamps inside. Near Fine Copy. Seller Inventory # 57-218B
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French Foreign Legion [Illustrated] (Men-at-Arms Series)
Published by
Hippocrene Books, 1973
ISBN 10: 0882541609
ISBN 13: 9780882541600
Used
Soft cover
First Edition
Seller: Front Range Books, LLC, Windsor, CO, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. Michael Roffe (illustrator). 1st Edition. Book in very good condition: No writings. Front and back cover in very good condition. FIRST EDITION. Seller Inventory # abe1200