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List Of French Foreign Legion Units
This article lists the principal units of the Foreign Legion in the French Army created since 1831. Legion units are only cited once, based on their respective dates of creation. A dissolved Legion unit which is recreated under the same designation will only appear once. The last section of the list re-summarizes actual Legion units in service. 19th century *French Foreign Legion (1st formation) - 9 March 1831 * 2nd Foreign Legion (2LE) (2nd formation) - 3 February 1836 *1st Foreign Regiment - 1 April 1841 *2nd Foreign Infantry Regiment – 1 April 1841 * Foreign Brigade (unit designation in 1854 for two merged foreign regiments during the Crimean War) * Mounted Companies (Compagnies montées de la Légion étrangère) – 1881 *Saharan Companies of the French Foreign Legion, Saharan Companies and Squadrons of the French Foreign Legion – (CSPLE, ESPLE) – 1901 *1st Marching Regiment of the 2nd Foreign Regiment (1erRM 2eRE) - 1907 *1st Marching Regiment of the 1st Foreign R ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
French Foreign Legion
The French Foreign Legion (french: Légion étrangère) is a corps of the French Army which comprises several specialties: infantry, Armoured Cavalry Arm, cavalry, Military engineering, engineers, Airborne forces, airborne troops. It was created in 1831 to allow List of militaries that recruit foreigners, foreign nationals into the French Army. It formed part of the Army of Africa (France), Armée d’Afrique, the French Army's units associated with France's colonial project in Africa, until the end of the Algerian War, Algerian war in 1962. Legionnaires are highly trained soldiers and the Legion is unique in that it is open to foreign recruits willing to serve in the French Armed Forces. The Legion is today known as a unit whose training focuses on traditional military skills and on its strong Morale, esprit de corps, as its men and women come from different countries with different cultures. Consequently, training is often described as not only physically challenging, but also ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1st Foreign Cavalry Regiment
The 1st Foreign Cavalry Regiment () is the only cavalry regiment of the Foreign Legion in the French Army. It is one of two armoured cavalry regiments of the 6th Light Armoured Brigade. The regiment recently moved camp after being stationed at Quartier Labouche for 47 years in Orange, Vaucluse, France since it moved from Mers-el-Kébir, Algeria in October 1967. History Levant and Morocco from 1921 The 1st Foreign Cavalry Regiment (1er REC) was created on March 8, 1921 at Sousse from elements of the 2nd Foreign Infantry Regiment. The title of the 1er REC would not become official until January 20, 1922, under Decree n°6330-1/11 of January 20, 1922. Official Website of the 1st Foreign Cavalry Regiment, Section Historique 1er Régiment étranger de cavalerie The cadres ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Armored Train Of The Foreign Legion
The Armoured Train of the Foreign Legion (french: Train blindé de la Légion étrangère) was an Armoured train (french: :fr:train blindé, trains blindés) detachment of the French Foreign Legion, Foreign Legion formed in Tonkin. In 1948, the 2nd Foreign Infantry Regiment, 2nd Foreign Regiment 2e RE, formed one, then two armoured trains to protect convoys from attack by the Vietminh, protect the Transindochinois Line (french: :fr:transindochinois, Line du Transindochinois) and support the Army along the rail line. During this military campaign, the Legion formed several armoured trains, which were mounted by the 1st Foreign Cavalry Regiment 1er REC and other French Foreign Legion, Legion units. __TOC__ The armoured legion train The protection and escort of supply trains (french: l'escorte des trains de ravitaillement) subjected to ambushes, required the creation of armoured trains. The armoured Legion train of Nha-Trang (''La Rafale'')In the French language, "Rafale" has numer ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Passage Company Of The Foreign Legion (CPLE)
The Passage Company of the Foreign Legion (french: Compagnie de Passage de la Légion étrangère (CPLE)) of Saigon was a logistics handling operation of the French Foreign Legion, in Cochinchina, and based at fort de Cay May. In 1950, the CPLE of Saigon counted (years where the units of the Legion in Indochina amounted to 20,000 men) 21,389 passengers of all ranks, the company also registered 14 tons of baggage and almost 125,000 letters transmitted. Passengers passing by Fort of Cay May would find numerous services available to them on base. There was a lobby (with a lounge area and a small sundries shop), an Information Center, a library, a Literacy Center that taught reading and writing, a barber shop, sports fields, and a 500-seat cinema. The CPLE, which depended on the military base of Saigon, received a satisfactory rating for the company's action during the French withdrawal. The unit was dissolved on October 31, 1955. Insignia Silver rectangle bordered by green and re ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Disciplinary Company Of The Foreign Regiments In The Far East
The Disciplinary Company of the Foreign Regiments in the Far East (french: Compagnie disciplinaire en Extrême-Orient, CDRE/EO) created on June 1, 1946, was the disciplinary company for serious French Foreign Legion offenders in the Far East. It was located on Tagne Island in Cam Ranh Bay. Attached to the 2nd Foreign Infantry Regiment, the company depended on the battalions implanted in Central Vietnam. After the 1st battalion, the disciplinary mission was transferred to the 4th, which arrived in February 1950, being found in Quảng Nam Province. The disciplinary company handled the disciplining of all Foreign Regiments present in French Indochina. The CDRE/EO was dissolved on August 1, 1954, while Tagne Island was placed at the disposal of French Navy Commando Jaubert. Insignia Golden grenade with 7 flames, the bomb of the grenade carries the black letters « CD » (for (french: Compagnie disciplinaire) - Disciplinary Company) surrounded with the inscription « DURA LEX SED ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
13th Demi-Brigade Of The Foreign Legion
) and veteran foreign regiments (french: Anciens régiment étranger, link=no) of the Legion, in case of the CEPs, BEPs & REPs, the context reference is referring to the paratrooper veterans (french: Anciens legionnaires parachutistes, link=no) and veteran foreign paratrooper companies (CEP)s, battalions (BEP)s (french: Anciens bataillons étrangers de parachutistes, link=no) and regiments (REP)s (french: Anciens régiments étrangers de parachutistes, link=no) of the Legion, in this case the 2e REP (french: 2e Régiment étrangers de parachutistes, link=no) of the Legion. (in the manner, ways and traditions of our veterans foreign regiments) , march = Nos képis blancs(Sous le soleil brulant d'Afrique) , mascot = , battles = World War II * Battles of Narvik * Battle of Dakar * Battle of Gabon * Battle of Keren * Syria-Lebanon Campaign * Battle of Bir Hakeim * Second Battle of El Alamein * Tunisia Campaign ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
12th Foreign Infantry Regiment
The 12th Foreign Infantry Regiment (french: 12e Régiment étranger d'infanterie, 12e REI) was an infantry regiment of the Foreign Legion in the French Army which existed from 1939 to 1940 at the beginning of World War II. History The regiment was sent from its training camp at La Valbonne straight into action at Soissons, Picardy on 11 May 1940. After fighting its way out of encirclement it was broken as a unit by 6 June 1940. By the Armistice the remaining men, only 300 of the 2,800 men that had completed training, had reached Limoges in central France. See also *Major (France) *Music of the Foreign Legion (MLE) *11th Foreign Infantry Regiment The 11th Foreign Infantry Regiment (french: 11e Régiment Étranger d'Infanterie, 11e REI) was a regiment of the Foreign Legion in the French Army which served during World War II from 1939 to 1940. History The 11th Foreign Infantry Regiment wa ... Notes References * * Infantry regiments of the French Foreign Legion Mili ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
97th Reconnaissance Group Of The Infantry Division
The 97th Reconnaissance Group of the Infantry Division (french: 97e groupe de reconnaissance de division d'infanterie, 97e GRDI) was a motorized cavalry unit composed of members of the French Foreign Legion which existed briefly at the beginning of the Second World War. The unit was involved in the Battle of France until France's surrender to Germany; the 97th GRDI remained intact for a few months after the surrender until it was disbanded on September 30, 1940. History Originally established as the 180th Reconnaissance Group of the Infantry Division on December 1, 1939, at Sousse, Tunisia as part of the French military mobilization at the beginning of World War II. Formed from elements of the 1st Foreign Cavalry Regiment and the 2nd Foreign Cavalry Regiment in addition to elements drawn from the 4th Cavalry Depot of Africa (''4e Dépôt de Cavalerie d'Afrique''). The 180th GRDI was a part of the 180th North African Infantry Division under the command of General Rochas. On J ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
11th Foreign Infantry Regiment
The 11th Foreign Infantry Regiment (french: 11e Régiment Étranger d'Infanterie, 11e REI) was a regiment of the Foreign Legion in the French Army which served during World War II from 1939 to 1940. History The 11th Foreign Infantry Regiment was stationed in Lorraine, France from late 1939 to the spring of 1940. The 11th REI defended the northern Inor Wood near Verdun from the German offensive early on in the battle until June 11, 1940, when the regiment began a fighting retreat to the south. By June 18, the 11th REI had lost three-fourths of its strength and the regiment withdrew to the south near Toul. The regimental flag was burned at Crezilles near Nancy to prevent it falling into German hands. Organization The 11th Foreign Infantry Regiment was composed of 2,500 veterans of the Legion who had served in North Africa and 500 Legionnaire reservists. See also *Major (France) *Music of the Foreign Legion (MLE) *Peter J. Ortiz *12th Foreign Infantry Regiment The ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
6th Foreign Infantry Regiment
The 6th Foreign Infantry Regiment (french: 6e Régiment Étranger d'Infanterie, 6e REI) was an infantry regiment of the French Foreign Legion, Foreign Legion in the French Army from 1939 to 1941 and again from 1949 to 1955. History, creations and different nominations When first established the 6th Foreign Infantry Regiment consisted of 3,287 men. It was part of the 192nd Infantry Division (France), 192nd Infantry Division. The regiment's organization featured: *HQ Staff, located at Homs *1st Battalion, formerly 4th Battalion of the 1st Foreign Regiment, 1st Foreign Infantry Regiment, garrisoned at Al-Suwayda. *2nd Battalion, formerly 1st Battalion of the 1st Foreign Regiment, 1st Foreign Infantry Regiment, garrisoned at Baalbek. *3rd Battalion, formerly 2nd Battalion of the 2nd Foreign Infantry Regiment, garrisoned at Damascus. *4th Battalion, formerly 6th Battalion of the 1st Foreign Regiment, 1st Foreign Infantry Regiment, garrisoned at Homs and Palmyra. This regiment wa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Marching Regiments Of Foreign Volunteers
The Marching Regiments of Foreign Volunteers (french: Régiments de marche de volontaires étrangers, RMVE) were temporary formations of the Foreign Legion organized from Foreign volunteers during World War II . These regiments were formed on 16 September 1939: On September 16, 1939, the war minister decided to form special corps of foreign volunteers part of the Foreign Legion. They were part of the Marching Regiments of Foreign Volunteers. They were created at the corps of the Foreign Legion at Le Barcarès in October 1939 and May 1940. They recruited in principal from the Foreign Workers Companies (french: compagnie de travailleurs étrangers), essentially Spaniards from the Retirada, who represented 1/3 (one third) of formations, while the Foreign Jews who enlisted voluntarily constituted 40% (forty percent) of formations. These regiments were not well equipped and other units referred to them by derision as "twine regiments" (french: Régiments de ficelles). The 21e, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2nd Foreign Cavalry Regiment
The 2nd Foreign Cavalry Regiment () was a cavalry regiment of the Foreign Legion in the French Army. the regiment was dissolved twice in 1946 and 1962; the regimental colors have been entrusted by the Foreign Legion Detachment in Mayotte since 1984. __TOC__ History 2nd Foreign Cavalry Regiment since 1939 The 2nd Foreign Cavalry Regiment (2e R.E.C) was created in July 1939 on the substance of the squadron groups of Morocco issued from the 1st Foreign Cavalry Regiment 1er REC. Official Website of the Foreign Legion Detachment in Mayotte, the D.L.M.E today World War II At the outbreak of World War II, the[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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