The Spanish Foreign Legion

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The Spanish Foreign Legion

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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.

Table of Contents

The Foundation: October 1920 · Melilla: 1921-23 · Xauen and Alhucemas: 1924-27 · Asturias and the National Rising: 1934-36 · Civil War in Spain: 1936-39 · Ifni- Sahara: 1957-58 · End of a Mission: 1961-76 · The Plates

Product details

Published 15 Jun 1985
Format Paperback
Edition 1st
Extent 48
ISBN 9780850455717
Imprint Osprey Publishing
Illustrations 50 b/w; 8 col
Dimensions 248 x 184 mm
Series Men-at-Arms
Short code MAA 161
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing

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Bryan Fosten

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