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The French Foreign Legion has a reputation as the most formidable of military institutions. Created as a means of absorbing foreign troublemakers, the unit spearheaded French colonialism in North Africa during the nineteenth century. Accepting volunteers from all parts of the world, the Legion acquired an aura of mystery - and a less than enviable reputation for brutality within its ranks.
Voices of the Foreign Legion looks at how the Legion selects its recruits, where they come from and why they seek a life of hardship and danger. It also analyses the outfit's 'robust' attitude to discipline, questions why desertion is a perennial problem and assesses the Legion's military achievements since its formation in 1831.
This is the real story of the Legion, featuring first-hand accounts from the men who have fought in its ranks. Its scope ranges from the conquest of the colonies in Africa and the Far East, through the horrors of the two World Wars, to the bitter but ultimately hopeless battles to maintain France's imperial possessions. The story is brought fully up to date with accounts and anecdotes from those foreign legionnaires who continue to fight for French interests around the globe.
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If you are new to the subject of the Legion and its history then it is worth the price, for those wanting a little more then it is likely to be a disapointing read.
As for the second part of the book, this describes the legion's history. It is also well written and is not heavily weighted in favour of modern times but gives equal weight to all eras. I think the only improvement that could be made is that comparisons could be drawn between the legion and other elite forces around the world.
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