#402 | The French Foreign Legion

 
It is, by some measures, the toughest fighting force in the world – yet it continues to attract people from across the globe through the promise of a fresh start and adventure.  
In this episode, we'll be talking about the origins of the French Foreign Legion, how you join it, and what life is like as a Legionnaire.  
French Foreign Legion: Toughest fighting force, attracts diverse recruits worldwide. Origins: Founded in 1831 to manage foreign soldiers in France. Recruitment: Open to all nationalities, minimal requirements, new identity. Training: Physically demanding, intense, discipline enforced, harsh conditions. Deployments: Legion serves French interests globally, long history of conflicts. Unique Composition: Multinational units, French language requirement. Rewards: Basic salary, housing, meals, new identity, path to French citizenship. Sacrifices: High risk, thousands of Legionnaires have died for France. Fascinating History: From Algeria to modern deployments, rich legacy.
Full interactive transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary available on the website: https://www.leonardoenglish.co....m/podcasts/french-fo
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