TITLE

Colonial grunts no longer

AUTHOR(S)

Coleman, Fred

PUB. DATE

November 1993

SOURCE

U.S. News & World Report;11/1/93, Vol. 115 Issue 17, p74

SOURCE TYPE

Periodical

DOC. TYPE

Article

ABSTRACT

Takes a look at the French Foreign Legion formed by King Louis Philippe in 1831 which is now loftier in its image and its goals. Currently helps the United Nations; Still a band of rogues often on the run from a sad love affair or misunderstanding with police; Only place where any man from any country is guaranteed a new identity; No other army better equipped for the task of international peacekeeping; Roots of tradition; Officers are virtually all Frenchmen.

ACCESSION #

9310287534

 

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