The Spanish Foreign Legion

von John Scurr

48 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

Although overshadowed by its French counterpart, the Tercio de Extrangeros, 'Regiment of Foreigners' has a rich and eventful history beginning with its formation in 1920. Under the command of LtCol Millán Astray and Comandante Francisco Franco, the Spanish Foreign Legion developed into a formidable force, led by Astray's belief that 'to die in combat is the greatest honour.' This book examines the main campaigns in which the Legion participated, from Melilla in 1921-23 until its withdrawal from the Sahara in 1976. A wealth of contemporary photographs and colour plates detail the uniforms and insignia of the Spanish Foreign Legion.

• Reihe: Osprey Publishing
• ISBN: 9780850455717
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 15.06.1985
• Größe: 246 x 182 mm
• Verlag: Bloomsbury Publishing plc
• Illustrationen: Bryan Fosten