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Legion (other)
Legion may refer to: Military * Roman legion, the basic military unit of the ancient Roman army *Aviazione Legionaria, Italian air force during the Spanish civil war * A legion is the regional unit of the Italian carabinieri * Spanish Legion, an elite military unit within the Spanish Army * Condor Legion, a unit of military personnel from the air force and army of Nazi Germany * French Foreign Legion, a part of the French Army, created for foreign nationals willing to serve in the French Armed Forces * International Legion of Territorial Defense of Ukraine, a Ukrainian foreign volunteer wing of the 2022 Russo-Ukrainian war * HMS ''Legion'' (1914), a Royal Navy World War I destroyer * HMS ''Legion'' (G74), a Royal Navy World War II destroyer sunk in 1942 * Legion of the United States, a reorganization of the United States Army from 1792 to 1796 * Various military legions, often composed of soldiers from a specific ethnic, national, religious or ideological background Vete ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Roman Legion
The Roman legion ( la, legiō, ) was the largest military unit of the Roman army, composed of 5,200 infantry and 300 equites (cavalry) in the period of the Roman Republic (509 BC–27 BC) and of 5,600 infantry and 200 auxilia in the period of the Roman Empire (27 BC – AD 476). Size The size of a typical legion varied throughout the history of ancient Rome, with complements ranging from 4,200 legionaries and 300 equites (drawn from the wealthier classes – in early Rome all troops provided their own equipment) in the Republican period of Rome (the infantry were split into 10 cohorts each of four maniples of 120 legionaries), to 4,800 legionaries (in 10 cohorts of 6 centuries of 80 legionaries) during Caesar's age, to 5,280 men plus 120 auxiliaries in the Imperial period (split into 10 cohorts, nine of 480 men each, with the first cohort being double-strength at 960 men). It should be noted the above numbers are typical field strengths while "paper strength" was sli ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Voldemārs Ozols
Voldemārs Ozols (17 October 1884, Vidreja, Vitebsk Governorate – 12 July 1949) was a Latvian military commander, lieutenant colonel, honored with the Order of Lāčplēsis, one of the Latvian Riflemen, a military theorist, and a right wing politician. On 15 December 1932, he founded a right-wing extremist organization, The Society of the Cavaliers of the Order of Lāčplēsis and Freedom Fighters "Legion" (Lāčplēša kara ordeņa kavalieru un brīvības cīnītāju biedrība "Leģions"), known simply as the Legion. It was a rather small organization, primarily of World War I and Latvian War of Independence veterans. In 1934, in the declaration of the martial law by Kārlis Ulmanis, the Legion was the only organization mentioned by name as a threat to the state. Ozols was arrested and accused of the preparation of a coup.''The Radical Right in Interwar Estonia'' by Andres Kasekamp Andres Ilmar Kasekamp (born 7 December 1966 in Toronto) is the director of the Estonian ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Legion (film)
''The Legion'' is a 2020 Spanish-American action adventure film directed by Jose Magan, and featuring Mickey Rourke and Bai Ling. It is based on the war between Rome and Parthian Empire in Armenia from 58 to 63 AD. It is Magán's directorial debut. Cast * Lee Partridge as Noreno, the half-Roman soldier * Mickey Rourke as General Corbulo * Bai Ling as Amirah, Corbulo's mistress * Joaquim de Almeida as General Paetus * Vladimir Kulich as Marcus * Bosco Hogan as Saul * Marta Castellvi as Duria * Tristan McConnell as Nerses * Eric Higgins as Madyes * Gavan Duffy as Saka * Michael Redmond as Scyles * Mark Aaron as Valerius * Ciaran O’Grady as Claudius * Jinny Lofthouse * Enrique Inchausti * Richard Wilson Release The film was released in the United States on May 8, 2020 on video-on-demand and digital platforms. Reception Tara McNamara of Common Sense Media awarded the film one star out of five. Frank Scheck of ''The Hollywood Reporter'' gave the film a negative review and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Legion (2010 Film)
''Legion'' is a 2010 American supernatural action horror film directed by Scott Stewart and co-written by Stewart and Peter Schink. The film stars Paul Bettany, Lucas Black, Tyrese Gibson, Adrianne Palicki, Kate Walsh, and Dennis Quaid. Sony Pictures Worldwide Acquisitions Group acquired most of the film's worldwide distribution rights, and the group opened the film in North America theatrically on January 22, 2010, through Screen Gems. A television series titled ''Dominion'', set 25 years after the film, premiered on the American cable television network Syfy on June 19, 2014. Plot The Archangel Michael falls to Earth in Los Angeles and cuts off his own wings. After looting a weapons warehouse and stealing a police car, he travels towards the Paradise Falls Diner, near the edge of the Mojave Desert. Meanwhile, Kyle, a single father driving to Los Angeles, stops at the diner. He meets the owner, Bob Hanson; Jeep, Bob's son; Percy, the short-order cook; Charlie, a pregnant wai ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Legion (1998 Film)
''Legion'' is a 1998 action horror television film directed by Jon Hess (aka John Daniel Hess and Jon Daniel Hess) with screenplay by Patrick Highsmith and Evan Spiliotopoulos. It was produced by Avi Nesher for Mahagonny Pictures and Conquistador Entertainment Inc. and aired first on April 18, 1998. The film stars Terry Farrell (best known for her performances in the television series '' Star Trek: Deep Space Nine'' and ''Becker''), Corey Feldman, Rick Springfield and Trevor Goddard. Nesher is also known for his screenplay '' Doppelganger'' (1993) and as director of the HBO films ''Savage'' and ''Mercenary'' (both 1996). Plot The story is set in the year 2036 and revolves around a special forces team led by Major Agatha Doyle (Farrell) formed from death-row prisoners and their ensuing mission. Captain Aldrich is a former war hero convicted and on death row who is offered the chance at a pardon if he will join the team and undertake their mission to infiltrate an enemy fa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Legion (Red Dwarf)
"Legion" is the second episode of science fiction sit-com ''Red Dwarf'' Series VI and the 32nd in the series run. It was first broadcast on British television on 14 October 1993, was written by Rob Grant and Doug Naylor and was directed by Andy de Emmony. Plot To maintain constant pursuit of ''Red Dwarf'', Dave Lister and Cat handle the piloting of ''Starbug'' through shifts. However, Kryten informs Arnold Rimmer that the ship is running low on food and water. As the ship passes by a deserted space station, it is pulled in by a tractor beam, and the crew opt to explore the station for supplies. When aboard, Kryten notes that his scanner registers a life-form, despite not showing one earlier, which soon appears before them as a mysterious entity called Legion. After explaining that he was a creation of the greatest minds that inhabited the station, Legion offers a token of good faith by demonstrating his incredible technological intelligence. Legion gives Lister an instantaneous eme ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Criminal Intent)
In ordinary language, a crime is an unlawful act punishable by a state or other authority. The term ''crime'' does not, in modern criminal law, have any simple and universally accepted definition,Farmer, Lindsay: "Crime, definitions of", in Cane and Conoghan (editors), ''The New Oxford Companion to Law'', Oxford University Press, 2008 (), p. 263Google Books). though statutory definitions have been provided for certain purposes. The most popular view is that crime is a category created by law; in other words, something is a crime if declared as such by the relevant and applicable law. One proposed definition is that a crime or offence (or criminal offence) is an act harmful not only to some individual but also to a community, society, or the state ("a public wrong"). Such acts are forbidden and punishable by law. The notion that acts such as murder, rape, and theft are to be prohibited exists worldwide. What precisely is a criminal offence is defined by the criminal law of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Legion
Legion may refer to: Military * Roman legion, the basic military unit of the ancient Roman army * Spanish Legion, an elite military unit within the Spanish Army * Legion of the United States, a reorganization of the United States Army from 1792 to 1796 * French Foreign Legion, a part of the French Army, created for foreign nationals willing to serve in the French Armed Forces * Various military legions, often composed of soldiers from a specific ethnic, national, religious or ideological background * HMS ''Legion'', a British Royal Navy ship name ** HMS ''Legion'' (1914), a Royal Navy ship sold for scrapping in 1921 ** HMS ''Legion'' (G74), a L-class destroyer of the Royal Navy sunk in March 1942 Veterans' organizations * American Legion, an organization of United States veterans ** American Legion Auxiliary, a woman's service organization affiliated with the American Legion * Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States, a post-Civil War fraternity of loyal se ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Special Executive
The Special Executive is a fictional group of time-traveling mercenaries, appearing in British and American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by Alan Moore, David Lloyd and Alan Davis, they first appeared in the pages of Doctor Who Monthly and Captain Britain. Publication history The Special Executive first appeared in Doctor Who Monthly #51 (April 1981), published by the UK arm of Marvel Comics. They were created by Alan Moore and David Lloyd. The group next appeared in The Daredevils #5 (May 1983), also published by Marvel UK; and then became a feature of Marvel UK's Captain Britain (particularly in the "Jaspers' Warp" storyline). Group history Centuries before the Special Executive was founded, there was the Technet, another group of time-traveling bounty hunters. Due to time travel though, the Special Executive returned in time and tried to disband the Technet. The Special Executive at this time was led by an unnamed humanoid and members included Cobweb ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Legion (IDW Publishing)
''Legion'' is a 2010 American supernatural action horror film directed by Scott Stewart and co-written by Stewart and Peter Schink. The film stars Paul Bettany, Lucas Black, Tyrese Gibson, Adrianne Palicki, Kate Walsh, and Dennis Quaid. Sony Pictures Worldwide Acquisitions Group acquired most of the film's worldwide distribution rights, and the group opened the film in North America theatrically on January 22, 2010, through Screen Gems. A television series titled ''Dominion'', set 25 years after the film, premiered on the American cable television network Syfy on June 19, 2014. Plot The Archangel Michael falls to Earth in Los Angeles and cuts off his own wings. After looting a weapons warehouse and stealing a police car, he travels towards the Paradise Falls Diner, near the edge of the Mojave Desert. Meanwhile, Kyle, a single father driving to Los Angeles, stops at the diner. He meets the owner, Bob Hanson; Jeep, Bob's son; Percy, the short-order cook; Charlie, a pregnant w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Spawn (comics)
Spawn is a superhero/antihero appearing in a monthly comic book of the same name published by American company Image Comics, as well as in a number of films, television series, and video game adaptations set in the Image Universe. Created by Todd McFarlane, Spawn first appeared in ''Spawn'' #1 (May 1992). The series has spun off several other comics, including ''Angela (comics), Angela'', ''Curse of the Spawn'', ''Sam and Twitch, Sam & Twitch'', and the Japanese manga ''Shadows of Spawn.'' Spawn was adapted into a Spawn (1997 film), 1997 feature film and portrayed by Michael Jai White, an HBO Todd McFarlane's Spawn, animated series lasting from 1997 until 1999, a series of action figures from McFarlane Toys, and an upcoming Spawn (upcoming film), reboot film starring Jamie Foxx and Jeremy Renner. The character appears in annual compilations, mini-series specials written by guest authors and artists, and numerous crossover storylines in other comic books, including ''Savage Dragon,' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Legion (comics)
The 1994 version of the Legion of Super-Heroes (also called the Post-Zero Hour or Reboot Legion) is a fictional superhero team in the 31st century of the DC Universe. The team is the second incarnation of the Legion of Super-Heroes, following after the 1958 version, and was followed by the 2004 rebooted version. It first appeared in ''Legion of Super-Heroes'' (vol. 4) #0 (October 1994) and was created by Mark Waid, Tom McCraw and Stuart Immonen. Publication history Following ''Zero Hour'', a new Legion continuity was created, beginning with a retelling of the origin story starting in ''Legion of Super-Heroes'' (vol. 4) #0 and then continued in spin-off sister series ''Legionnaires'' #0 (both released in October 1994). Lightning Lad was renamed Live Wire, and after the group's founding, a large number of heroes were added to the roster very quickly. Several members from the previous continuity were given new codenames, and some new heroes were added, including XS (the granddaug ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
