French Foreign Legion (English) is a regular army composed of foreign volunteers. Have the same equipment as the regular army. It consists of about 8000 volunteers from 136 countries and regions. Established in 183 1. At that time, in order to solve the problem of foreigners committing crimes in France, and to supplement the French soldiers who were killed or injured in the war, it was established by the then French King Louis Phillips (position: 1830- 1848). Volunteers can conceal their nationality and name when they join, and they can also use pseudonyms or change their names. Therefore, many criminals have joined, and since 2000, a detailed experience survey of volunteers has been carried out, and those who have served their sentences have been unable to participate. At the same time, participants can refuse to take part in the battle against their own country. After its formation, it participated in the expeditions of Algeria and Mexico, then participated in the First and Second World Wars, and in recent years participated in the first Gulf War in Congo, Bosnia and Herzegovina and other places. At the same time, it is not limited to war activities, but also includes peacekeeping assistance activities in Myanmar, suppression of riots in Haiti and disaster relief assistance in the Indian Ocean earthquake. Since 1999, according to the adjustment of relevant laws and regulations and the reorganization of the French army, the status of the French foreign legion as a regular army of the French army has been strengthened. According to a French general, the foreign legion is not a foreign army, but a regular French army. Therefore, the equipment and establishment of the legion will be changed, and the living conditions of soldiers will be improved.

In order to cope with wars and the presence of forces in hot spots, the maintenance of combatants is an important issue for all countries (forces). Considering the time and cost of training a soldier, it can be said that it is reasonable to hire people with experience and tactical skills. Therefore, in the event of a war, it is very common to employ troops composed of foreigners who account for a small proportion of the troops outside the conscription system to directly participate in combat or provide operational skills and tactical guidance. Such groups are often referred to as mercenaries. In contrast, the French Foreign Legion is not split into the army, but is completely independent as a unit. The foreign volunteers used, like ordinary regular troops, start from the education of recruits and carry out professional skills training in their respective troops. The contract of mercenaries will be terminated after the war or conflict, and the foreign legion will exist permanently as a regular French army.

However, compared with the regular army, France, which was thrown into the fierce battle zone in order to maintain its status as a big country, still has a position that can be abandoned at any time, and it is likely that it will not change in the future. 1831March 10 French foreign legion was established.

183 1 ~ 1857 was sent to Algeria to suppress local resistance.

183 1 ~ 1833 old foreign legion

1835 ~ 1837 new army corps

1 837 ~/No.kloc-0/8551foreign group (1ER to sign up for the German legion)

1837 ~ 1855 the second outer group (2e me signed up for the German Legion)

1855 ~ 1859 the second foreign legion (2eme legion etrangere)

844 people died in battle.

1832 set up seven regiments.

1 The group is made up of Swiss.

The second and third regiments are made up of Swiss and Germans.

The fourth regiment is made up of Spaniards.

The fifth batch of Italians.

The sixth regiment consists of Belgians and Dutch.

The 7th regiment is made up of Poles.

The flags of foreign legions arrived in Algeria 1834 in August.

It was awarded by Archduke Orian, the eldest son of the French king, with the words "Le Roi des Francais a la Legion etrange" (the medal awarded by the French king to foreign legions).

At first, the slogan of the foreign legion was "courage and discipline". (1920 changed to "honor and loyalty"), and then there was the battle to conquer the south and the north. Until 186 1, there was a small battle between Mexico and Camerone village.

Tanru, a 26-year-old veteran, led 65 people to meet the motorcade and was surrounded by 1500 Mexican soldiers (preparing to attack the French camp). At this time, Mexican soldiers shouted outside and told them to surrender. Tanru replied: "We choose death first!" So the battle began, and it was fierce. Tanlu died soon, as did his successor, Captain Waylon. When Maud took over the command, there were only five soldiers left, and nine hours of fighting consumed all their ammunition, so six people launched a final white-edged charge on the Mexican army ... After the war, a survivor brought back Tanru's prosthetic leg (early: Tanru lost his left arm in the battle of Sevas Potor. During World War II, France collapsed rapidly, and the foreign legion was also facing a crisis! First of all, a small number of Germans in the legion left (2,000) and were unwilling to participate in the war against their compatriots. Then after losing the government, the ownership of the legion troubled them (Vichy government? Or free France? ), and finally they decided to join free France against the German legion. At that time, the allies brought them helmets (foreign legions usually wear traditional cloth flat-topped hats used in the desert), but foreign legions wanted to let the Germans know that it was the French who fought side by side with them! In order to maintain the dignity of the French army! He refused to wear a helmet and launched an attack on the Germans ... let the Germans know that the French are still fighting, and Charles de Gaulle's free France has brought him great prestige! The army supported the great general and pushed him to the throne of the prime minister!

1958, Algeria defected! The army hopefully helped Charles de Gaulle ascend to the presidency, hoping to restore the dignity of France! However, Charles de Gaulle's performance was disappointing. He reconciled with the rebels and recognized Algeria's independence. There is an uproar in China! Especially the foreign legion! Algeria is their home! So, they armed threats against Charles de Gaulle's decree! As a result, with his superb speech skills, Charles de Gaulle crushed the morale of soldiers and arrested foreign legion officers. De Gaulle wants to dissolve the foreign legion! However, the Minister of National Defense forcibly seized the case, and Charles de Gaulle had to replace the "unreliable" officers, reduce the establishment, and recall the legion to the mainland. The famous foreign legion has become an ordinary domestic garrison, which is no different from the general army.