French Foreign Legion..

laoshi75 · 07-13-2011, 09:28 AM

I don't know if this post is authorized on the Forum...
14 Juillet, French National Day.
This is a short extract of the traditional Military Parade, 2009, in Paris ( French TV2 channel report, from Youtube). Wonderful views of Champs-Elysees Avenue and Place de la Concorde. And of course, the legendary French Foreign Legion. Impressive as usual.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5KOD7NboKPI

George Anderson · 07-13-2011, 10:18 AM

Wonderful clip Christian. Happy Bastille Day (14 July).

pitsword · 07-13-2011, 10:25 AM

Tres bien, merci.

Edward Tinker · 07-13-2011, 11:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by laoshi75

I don't know if this post is authorized on the Forum...
14 Juillet, French National Day.

OF COURSE IT IS

Have a wonderful day!

Ed

ithacaartist · 07-13-2011, 04:41 PM

Very interesting...I'm intrigued by the concept of the woodsman's axes on parade! And what is the purpose/significance of what appears to be leather aprons worn by this fighting force?

George Anderson · 07-13-2011, 05:16 PM

They are combat engineers unless I am mistaken.

pitsword · 07-13-2011, 05:32 PM

The very best of the best, Combat Engineers. Every Legionaire is a Soldier first, last and always. I sleep well knowing that they are on my six and pray that they are always there for us. No politics, just some of the finest fighters in the world. Adieu, Mon Ami.

the gunman · 07-13-2011, 06:31 PM

Christan Very Very impressive.

MikeP · 07-14-2011, 01:04 AM

I have known a few former Legionaires over the years including a Pole who jumped into Dien Bien Phu with the other volunteers.

The one word all use to describe legion service-"Brutal"

Much harder to join than in the past. There is a long psych evaluation period designed to test one's ability to deal with the reality of the life.
No longer criminals and fugitives, but folks of sterner stuff.
Americans do not tend to do well.

There is some real nasty stuff behind all the percieved glamour.

They even have a special march tempo which represents marching through deep sand.

sheepherder · 07-14-2011, 07:12 AM

Happy Bastille Day to all our French allies!!!

I will watch "Beau Geste" on DVD tonight and have a brew in honor...

Douglas Jr. · 07-14-2011, 09:26 AM

Mon ami,

Merci pour le videó! merveilleuse!
And Congratulations for your Bastille Day! A real symbol of the Egalitè, Fraternitè, Libertè!

Douglas

07-13-2011, 09:28 AM	#1
laoshi75 User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Thailand/France Posts: 490 Thanks: 288 Thanked 96 Times in 41 Posts	French Foreign Legion.. I don't know if this post is authorized on the Forum... 14 Juillet, French National Day. This is a short extract of the traditional Military Parade, 2009, in Paris ( French TV2 channel report, from Youtube). Wonderful views of Champs-Elysees Avenue and Place de la Concorde. And of course, the legendary French Foreign Legion. Impressive as usual. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5KOD7NboKPI

07-13-2011, 05:32 PM	#7
pitsword User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Southern Maine Posts: 455 Thanks: 3,898 Thanked 101 Times in 81 Posts	The very best of the best, Combat Engineers. Every Legionaire is a Soldier first, last and always. I sleep well knowing that they are on my six and pray that they are always there for us. No politics, just some of the finest fighters in the world. Adieu, Mon Ami. Last edited by pitsword; 07-13-2011 at 05:33 PM. Reason: missed a plural.

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sheepherder Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: ...on the 'ol Erie Canal... Posts: 8,182 Thanks: 1,398 Thanked 4,440 Times in 2,328 Posts	Happy Bastille Day to all our French allies!!! I will watch "Beau Geste" on DVD tonight and have a brew in honor... __________________ I like my coffee the way I like my women... ...Cold and bitter...

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George Anderson Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: VA Posts: 3,592 Thanks: 1,772 Thanked 2,527 Times in 786 Posts	Wonderful clip Christian. Happy Bastille Day (14 July).

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pitsword User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Southern Maine Posts: 455 Thanks: 3,898 Thanked 101 Times in 81 Posts	Tres bien, merci.

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ithacaartist Twice a Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Atop the highest hill in Schuyler County NY Posts: 3,285 Thanks: 7,021 Thanked 2,479 Times in 1,321 Posts	Very interesting...I'm intrigued by the concept of the woodsman's axes on parade! And what is the purpose/significance of what appears to be leather aprons worn by this fighting force?

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George Anderson Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: VA Posts: 3,592 Thanks: 1,772 Thanked 2,527 Times in 786 Posts	They are combat engineers unless I am mistaken.

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the gunman User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Leland NC 28451 Posts: 1,017 Thanks: 1 Thanked 13 Times in 12 Posts	Christan Very Very impressive.

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MikeP User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: ILL Posts: 686 Thanks: 36 Thanked 452 Times in 198 Posts	I have known a few former Legionaires over the years including a Pole who jumped into Dien Bien Phu with the other volunteers. The one word all use to describe legion service-"Brutal" Much harder to join than in the past. There is a long psych evaluation period designed to test one's ability to deal with the reality of the life. No longer criminals and fugitives, but folks of sterner stuff. Americans do not tend to do well. There is some real nasty stuff behind all the percieved glamour. They even have a special march tempo which represents marching through deep sand.

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Douglas Jr. User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: South America Posts: 948 Thanks: 598 Thanked 584 Times in 254 Posts	Mon ami, Merci pour le videó! merveilleuse! And Congratulations for your Bastille Day! A real symbol of the Egalitè, Fraternitè, Libertè! Douglas