French Foreign Legion 1914–45

In the MEN AT ARMS series. Covers the involvement of the Legion in World War I, the colonial campaigns from 1914 until the outbreak of World War II and the campaigns of the Legion in World War II. Includes illustrations of combat and dress uniforms for the period. A companion to FRENCH FOREIGN LEGION SINCE 1945.

In this worthy addition to the Men-at-Arms series, Martin Windrow examines the history and uniforms of the French Foreign Legion from the start of the First World War to the end of the Second World War.

The author's knowledgeable text covers such topics as a comprehensive battle history of the Legion on the Western Front 1914-18, the colonial campaigns in Morocco, Syria and Indochina, the Battle of France and campaign in Tunisia.

This volume is splendidly illustrated throughout, containing a wealth of contemporary photographs and eight full page colour plates by Mike Chappell.