| The Spanish Foreign Legion Contributor(s): Scurr, John (Author), Fosten, Bryan (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 0850455715 ISBN-13: 9780850455717 Publisher: Osprey Publishing (UK) OUR PRICE: $18.00 Product Type: Paperback Published: June 1985 * Not available - Not in print at this time * |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | Military - General - History | Military - Wars & Conflicts (other) - History | Europe - Spain & Portugal |
| Series: Men-At-Arms (Osprey) |
| Physical Information: 0.2" H x 7.1" W x 9.4" (0.35 lbs) 48 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: 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 Mill n 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. |