'The French Foreign Legion Infantry and Cavalry Since 1945' details one of the world's most celebrated military units, and is published to celebrate the landmark of the 300th volume of the world's most famous series of military books.
The technological might of France fought against a strong urban guerrilla movement during the Algerian war. Fighting for Algerian independence, the ALN used tactics ranging from assassination to the intimidation of natives to reach their goal, and they are described in this volume.
Tells the dramatic stories of some of history's memorable acts of heroism and defiance. Covering the actions of Alexander the Great, Cortes and Napoleon, war elephants, samurai and Desert Rats, this title provides stories of incredible bravery and endurance, courage and cruelty. It offers an overview of military history and human resilience.
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.
Details the uniforms of one of the most skilled and professional navies in the world, the men who swept the seas clean of Britain's enemies. This book covers many of the most famous battles and personalities of that period, as well as the ships, combat and crews.
The highly acclaimed book about the battle that doomed the French Empire and led America into Vietnam, The Last Valley is a brilliant work of military history -Boston Globe