As a retired military man, I worked along side the FFL in Djibouti and Somalia. I have so much respect for these guys. It was an honor working with these Brothers in Arms, they are true professionals in every respect. They gave me a white kepi (I traded some of my gear for it) and subsequently lost it -I regret not having that kepi today as it was a great reminder of the men I was so fortunate to serve alongside on our joint mission together.
They all think they prove something. Actually, they choose to be slaves and brain washed obeying all orders of the master. They are just used like in Russia and Ukraine, yet they do not know because they are all brain washed.
The most remarkable thing about the French Foreign Legion is that it shows how men from all over the world can join it and become as brothers, transcending national boundaries in their camaraderie forged through training and endurance. If these men can all work together, so can the whole world.
For the people who say "foreign legion is just some random people who wants French citizenship". Just remember. These guys are trained very well, and are very deadly. And the foreign legion is a great idea. Whoever serves, for a country that isn't even their own, should become a citizen.
@Jamie Gutier You don't understand sadly. Go be a wimp somewhere else and have respect for those kinds of people. When war breaks out, don't cry and call for help.
@Jamie Gutier If you're going in to get a French citizenship you might as well not go at all and very few recruits go in looking for benefits. It is a hard and difficult life and the wage is not that good (except for bonuses and oversea deployment) citizenship takes a lot of time to get, and benefits are not that many. People don't go to suffer and die, they go because they want to FIGHT in an ELITE CORP of BROTHERS IN ARMS. That is why they go. Cut off all ties to the decadent civilian world. Not like stupid bands of ragtag Ukrainian volunteers with little to no training going to fight for an inefficient army that can't end a civil war even with so many westerners helping them
@@drugsincera5373 well, most of modern warfare really doesn't have that many scenarios in wich hand to hand combat is necessary. I think close quarters and bayonet training are very good for discipline, yes, but at the end of the day that time can be spend teaching actually practical stuff.
I'm a former FFL officer, I served 8 years with the 1st Foreign Cavalry (1er REC), including the first Gulf War, Africa and Bosnia. Glad to share a few facts about the Legion. It is important to understand first that the French Military is a very old institution, set as a professional force during the Middle Age, with core values coming from the code du chevalier (“knight’s code”), the Monarchy, Napoleon’s era, colonial empire and the decolonization period, WW1&2 etc. As a result, traditions, corps, missions and commitments are very diverse. For centuries, it has been a tradition in France to hire foreign volunteers in specific regiments within the Army framework. French Kings always had foreign troops to their service, usually coming from loyal or controlled vassal states or principalities (Swiss, German, Italian, Belgium etc). The Republic has simply maintained the tradition. Almost all officers (90%) of the Légion Etrangére (LE) are French, mostly from Saint-Cyr, except a small proportion coming from the ranks. The Legion is made of foreigners, is under regular Army command, with the same equipment and organization. The Legion is not a special force or a militia. It is an elite corps of the French Army with different people and adapted rule of procedure. Within the Army, there is a strong competition between the Legion and the Marines (Troupe de Marine, or “Coloniale” in French, which also belongs to Army). Regiments of the Legion are sprat among three Brigades of the Army: the 6th Light Armored Brigade (2nd REI, 1st REC, 1st REG and recently 13th DBLE back from Abu Dhabi), the 11th Parachute Brigade (2nd REP), the 27th Alpine Brigade (2nd REG) and overseas deployment (3rd REI in Guyana and DLEM in Mayotte island). An initial training Regiment (4th RE) and a small administrative and recruitment unit (1st RE) are directly under the command of the Foreign Legion Command (COMLE), headed by a Brigadier or Major General, simply nicknamed “Père Légion” (Father of the Legion…), who reports directly to the Army Chief of Staff Legionnaires are ABSOLUTELY NOT mercenaries; they don't fight for money (monthly wage, the "solde", is the same as in the Army), or for ideology, not even for French citizenship, which is difficult to get, unless you are wounded in combat (Français par le sang versé, “French by spilled blood”). They are volunteers under contract, to serve France, a country they hardly know, but they fight for the Legion: the motto is “the Legion is our fatherland” - Legio Patria Nostra in Latin. The Legion offers them a new start, a new identity, a family, with rules, discipline, limits and even a future. Contracting with the Legion does not imply to abandon your first nationality. Around 140 different nationalities are represented in this nearly 9000 strong force. On purpose, around 25% are francophone of even French origin but enlisted under a different nationality. All NCOs are from the ranks. Those highly professional NCOs are the true strength of the Legion. Few become officers. Women are not permitted. “Honneur et Fidélité” (honor & loyalty) are fundamental values when regular Army motto is “Honneur et Patrie”. A Legionnaire serves with HONOR, and is LOYAL to the Legion. In the Legion, traditions are very important, numerous and highly respected. They evolve slowly but regularly and are listed in the Recueil des traditions de la Légion Etrangère, set by a special committee. They include a specific uniform (with the famous Képi Blanc), the Boudin marching song (“We shall soon all perish according to tradition…”), the Code of Honor, slow pace marching and many, many more. Criminals are not accepted anymore, and there is a very serious and long check on each candidate, with Interpol assistance. Selection is very harsh, as there are up to 9 candidates for one “seat”, probably the highest rate worldwide for a conventional military force. The main strength of the Legion is its unique cohesion, based on people from different culture and background but under French military rule, all ready to start a new life and to fight for their new family: their comrades in arms from the Legion. Selection, training and equipment are important, but they would not make the difference without tradition and this “esprit de corps melting-pot”, which is unique to the Légion Etrangère. Vive la Légion ! (long life to the Legion !)
Thanks. This helps to put it into perspective. I was wondering why they only show training that is fairly average boot camp stuff and the white hat march being nothing special. It being a normal army unit with some history juice and high candidacy explains it.
Respect for the French Foreign Legion. Respect for France giving these young men a second chance and an honored calling. I was particularly impressed with the officers being at once tough and compassionate. This video/documentary is inspiring.
When I was in the USAF Georgia Air National Guard they had armed civilian guards on the gates...all of them were prior US Military...one guy in his mid 50 s who had a hearing aide told me he had served in the Legion due to his having a bad ear he could not get into the US Military...because I know a little about the Legion I asked him some questions....this guy started rattling off shit about the Legion and spoke perfect French...I knew he was for real....nice guy.....but tough.....I would not want to fuck with him....I never thought I would ever met a legionnaire...….
I'm a 50 year old woman, no military background, who for some unknown reason is now binge watching SAS, SBS, Para's, Commandos, Bad Lads Army, Marines (US and UK) and Legionnaires streams in 2020. Maybe they make me feel safer in these politically unstable times. I'm born in the UK, and residing in Australia. I have a real concern about the CCP. Thanks and RESPECT to all in the military, past, present and future. If I was 20 again I'd be joining up.
When I was in the USAF Georgia Air National Guard they had armed civilian guards on the gates...all of them were prior US Military...one guy in his mid 50 s who had a hearing aide told me he had served in the Legion due to his having a bad ear he could not get into the US Military...because I know a little about the Legion I asked him some questions....this guy started rattling off shit about the Legion and spoke perfect French...I knew he was for real....nice guy.....but tough.....I would not want to fuck with him....I never thought I would ever met a legionnaire...….
respect to the legion from mexico. Saluting to all those brave french legionnaires and to those legionnaires who fought hard at the battle of cameron🇫🇷🇲🇽⚜️
Didn't they fight the Mexican Army and only three or so Legionnaires survived and even they long since ran out of ammunition and resorted to fix bayonets and the Mexican commander let them go, basically saying the worst he can do is kill the survivors and was so impressed by their resolve to fight to the last man and was no longer interested in killing then and just let them go unharmed any further. I also recall a documentary that pitted a simulated battle between a Gurkha soldier and French Foreign Legionnaire. The Gurkha won but many said it was too close to decisively call. Both soldiers are well-known for being extremely hard to kill or stop
1995 i was there, Kicked out continue fighting 😒 my friend remaind there and never heard of him since than. Respect, i will never forget the Serbian lieutenant chef of the mental test, he was a great man. God bless you guys.
In 1981 I served as an officer in the Belgian Army. Combat training in the Ardennes during winter was not a joke. I remember when I could see my feet, but I could not feel anything from the knees down. My utmost respect for these guys, they deserve to be horoured for their sacrifice. No civilian understands what it means to live the life of a soldier.
@@ProAverageGuy No man, if you haven't felt it and lived it you'll never know. The misery of being stuck in the woods, cold and wet....little food....sleep deprived....tired, you have to experience it to understand it.
Berre, 1ste battalion diest, 11ste compagnie hier. Daarna naar het legioen vertrokken. Ben in ‘96 in diest aangekomen en 1 gast in het 11ste gedroeg z’n eigen als een “bully”, zijn naam was geeroms. Breed maar zielig gastje die dacht alles al had meegemaakt. Door die gast ben ik er weg gegaan en naar het legioen gegaan. Beste keuze die ik ooit gemaakt heb. Geeroms zit nog steeds bij de para’s en zit nog steeds zware verhaaltjes te vertellen terwijl hij nog geen kloten heeft gezien.
well at first the French Foreign Legion was (not saying outloud) searching to recruit unwanted citizens (political or former bonapartists) ,sending them to die in foreign countries. a would be "bagne" or goulag/prison camp, but politically accepted. it became publicly accepted with Cameron achievement, but lost trust of french command with the 1958 coup d'etat; where it then got incorporated in the french armies and therefore not independant anymore. edit : i'm french i know my sh** tk you
I'm an ex-British Army Infantry Soldier and have nothing but respect for these blokes. Especially the foreign men. The FFL are a highly respected unit throughout the world and continue to be so. Great stuff.
@@geezerp1982 Politics are fickle….they change with the times. A soldiers true purpose is to fight, not for any politician or company, but for themselves… You won’t understand it as a civilian.
When I was in the USAF Georgia Air National Guard they had armed civilian guards on the gates...all of them were prior US Military...one guy in his mid 50 s who had a hearing aide told me he had served in the Legion due to his having a bad ear he could not get into the US Military...because I know a little about the Legion I asked him some questions....this guy started rattling off shit about the Legion and spoke perfect French...I knew he was for real....nice guy.....but tough.....I would not want to fuck with him....I never thought I would ever met a legionnaire...….
I understand the Foreign Legion will often interview new recruits in whatever language they speak French, German, English and Italian being the norm, and this courtesy lasts for about two weeks, after that ALL communication is in French so it's up to the recruit to learn French FAST. Once a Legionnaire has served their time and finally leave they are given French nationality with access to all pensions, benefits employment rights etc.
It's something I considered many times after my own country rejected me since I was 11 years old, fortunately I came to Kenya when I was 26, and I never felt more welcome.
I like how a lot of their superiors and instructors are not french. That tells me that the Legion doesn't give a shit about your nationality, it only cares if you are capable of doing what you're supposed to do.
As a paralyzed disabled veteran of the US Army, I salute the FFL. You guys are truly some tough as nails soldiers. The one thing that I can say about France, we don't hear the French people protesting against the Legion. My only question, how's the food in the French Legion? Yes I know in field training it's very different but in the mess hall we call it Chow. It was Napoleon who said that soldiers march on there stomachs. I definitely admire the FFL.
we are the country of gastronomy, even in the field or in the barracks, we have eaten more than good except on the operational grounds, it is like everywhere war ration
I have a buddy who joined the FFL, and I've seen the training these guys have to endure. No FW would I enlist. They are some of the toughest guys out there and yet don't receive the credit they deserve. Keep on Legionares. 😎
@@geezerp1982 “Patriotism” is just a curtain politicians wave over our eyes to make us do their dirty work for them. We soldiers fight for our own cause, not for any dirty president who attacks countries for oil… That’s why many people prefer the FFL.
@@HydraDominatus420 no its just not that ! by fighting for and taking alliengence to some next mans country , you are turning your back on your own people, your forefathers and even worse you will be ready to kill you own people if needed by your adopted country ! Hence high treason is sickest , most vilest and unnatural crime there can be and needs to be punished to the extreme
Next time I start feeling sorry for myself about stuff going on in life I'm going to remember this video and just keep going because that's all you can do and just keep going and get it done
US Army 1991 - 2002. I have respect for all military - friend or foe. When somebody says, "I want to serve my nation" I believe him or her. I never question anybody's loyalty. However, having said all this, it is the politicians and bankers that I do not trust. These criminals in suit and tie, who have never even served in the military, are the ones to send these fine men to battle to further the government's agenda. Ironic, isn't it, how our military men and women are groomed to be honorable people, yet they follow orders from criminal politicians and bankers.
You forget that almost 100% of all Legionnaires join because they want to fight, or are completely ready to fight if needed. No one joins the Legion for peace-time stuff. They want to fight whether it's a rich man's war or not they couldn't care less.
Pretty fascinating to see all these young fellows from all over the world trying to serve and make something out of them, especially those with a language barrier...
@@gabrielromano8555 good luck man. I wish I had the chance..I'm above the age limit but still have the fire. I'm prior military and miss the discipline. I'd leave everything behind, including a nice job and house to join the Legion. You get to a point in life where there is more to life than material things, cars, money and status. I'll just pursue something else that will make me content. Kick ass over there if you get selected, as this is a chance of a lifetime for you. I'm sure you will.
Exactly, when I was there it was exactly like that, nothing has changed. Run madly everywhere, running, running. little time for everything. Bathing in a minute, shaving every day really fast, eating fast, sport, etc, etc. I was there in 1993, but not much has changed, the tests are rigorous but that's normal.
i went in october 2000...I was 23...made it to second selection after entering Fort de Nogent in Paris and being there 5 days until enough of us were cleared for the train ride...after arriving at La regiment Premier in Aubagne...my fat ass failed the running test...spent a few days with girl in Marseille, met some Lithuanians who also went "civi"...we snuck on some trains and returned to Paris... finally after I was broke and sleeping at the Gare de Lyon train station...tapped out and got a repatriation loan and flew back home....Wasn't nearly tough enough and it humbled me lol
Mate, you had a lucky escape. A life of boredom and futile tasks, interspersed with much drinking. The biggest risk would have been suicide and the African prostitutes (you are much more likely to die from Aids than in combat). Don't regret, hope you did something more worthwhile.
Ha! Great post, my man! Honest to the core. They sure waste no time figuring out who in or outta shape, don't they? But honestly...anyone arriving at the FFL who isn't in too physical form isn't serious in the first place. This ain't summer camp...
When I was in the USAF Georgia Air National Guard they had armed civilian guards on the gates...all of them were prior US Military...one guy in his mid 50 s who had a hearing aide told me he had served in the Legion due to his having a bad ear he could not get into the US Military...because I know a little about the Legion I asked him some questions....this guy started rattling off shit about the Legion and spoke perfect French...I knew he was for real....nice guy.....but tough.....I would not want to fuck with him....I never thought I would ever met a legionnaire...….
my respect to those who were hungry and wanted to become legionaries who succeeded with their selection, training and placement in their respective regiments. that however short or long time they spent there was fruitful and had a good impact with those who become close brothers with them.
This documentary shows how to become regular legionnaire and it's already hard, but keep in mind that there are other training in the Legion to become instructor in the forest that are way harder and is accessible to Legionnaires who have already proved themselves and many of them fail to do it, it's among the hardest training but I don't know if there is documentary on those training that are subbed in english, I know there is ones in french on youtube. It happened in the past that people died during the training, not anymore I think until recently but to give you an idea it's really hard, maybe there is a translated documentary out there if there is and you are aware it would be cool to link one, have a good day !
we do have a version of this, look up "green card soldiers", we recruit many soldiers from south america and other countries with the promise of citizenship at the end of their tour, many of them fought in the iraq war
Le sergent (maintenant brigadier-chef) Riadh Sahraoui, que l’on voit à plusieurs reprises dans cette vidéo, est un personnage tout à fait remarquable. En plus d’avoir atteint le grade le plus élevé accessible à un militaire du rang), il est aussi double champion du monde de kick-boxing. Très apprécié au sein de la Légion, c’est aussi, paraît-il, un très chic type, qui reverse une large part de ses cachets de boxeur à la maison de retraite des invalides de la Légion Étrangère à Puyloubier.
@Sid Bah ca veut rien dire le passage en correctionnelle, ca empeche pas d'avoir un bon fond. Y a des types qui passent jamais en justice et qui sont des encules de premiere.
And respect to the US Navy mate ! All soldiers around the world deserve respect because they are all fighting, killing and dying for what they believe in and the ones they love ... Just like we do ! In the french army, we are taught to respect as fighters both our allies and ennemies, even those we'll have kill at the end of the day. Be the best but never underestimate the other guy is the 1st rule if you want to make it through alive Best regards from France, TONY
Right, you frenchies learned it well after Dien Bin Fu: Don't ever try that colonial shit again cuse those little guys in the rice patties in flip flops they could and did FUCK THE FRENCH LEGION TOTALLY IN THE ASS.
When I got out of the usmc, I was gonna join the legion, I worked with them many times, family talked me out of it. I wish I had. Good documentary. I would have made it. Damn!
Manko Kennewick I was immediately interviewed for the cia and the fbi two days before my contract ended As a first lieutenant i opted to take a position with Ge for 150k a year starting instead. I met some cool guys in the legion my buddy scruffy (josh wallace)was in the legion he played bag pipes in the drop kick murphys
If his family talked him out of it he probably wouldn't have gotten in and that's not intended to be disrespectful, get the sense that they want people healthily adrift so to speak. Man was in the marines and didn't desert. A full contract in the marines is tough as hell. That gives him hell of better odds than most of surviving and thriving.. Respect.
There is a rule if you come with a weapon to kill in someone else's house, be ready to be killed! Really stupid guys if you're willing to risk their lives for money!
Kurwa is used to describe everything :D . My Polish coworkers said it all the time,when angry,when happy,when sad. We also use it in Hungary :D .Beautiful word.
Hi Sir. I have a question. I am a visual artist living and working in Paris. I am searching to meet a former soldier to do a art project. where are you based? will you have a email address or contact to get in touch? will you be interested? let me know. thanks.
I wish I had tried out when I left school. I most likely wouldn’t have gotten through but not from lack of effort. Respect to the recruits who have and will try.
Loved the fact that they played Romanian classic music just before Carl Orff's Carmina Burana. Also, there's a soldier saying "Roumanie" when they are in Afganistan. Thanks for your service to all you the brave men!
The French Foreign Legion is one of the most dangerous forces in the world. Once of the unique situations where foreign military or former military can join.
hats off to those who made without speaking French. seems like the instructors are treating them like adults as opposed to the US marines boot camp where you are treated like a child. no cussing, no name calling, respect
Respect for the legionares !!! Very strict army and hard training gives good soldiers!! yes theres also a few other factors that play a role. But basicly DISCIPLINE is one of the biggest keys.
When I was in the USAF Georgia Air National Guard they had armed civilian guards on the gates...all of them were prior US Military...one guy in his mid 50 s who had a hearing aide told me he had served in the Legion due to his having a bad ear he could not get into the US Military...because I know a little about the Legion I asked him some questions....this guy started rattling off shit about the Legion and spoke perfect French...I knew he was for real....nice guy.....but tough.....I would not want to fuck with him....I never thought I would ever met a legionnaire...….
YESSSSSIR LIN CALI REPRESENT. This was really an amazing documentary. I loved how it gave me a better insight into what they have to go though even tho its just an insight
Que veux tu dire par on vous voit ? C'est amusant de voir l'euphorie qu'entraine le sujet sur la legion etrangere. A propos compatriote Francais, savez vous que la France est un des trois plus grand vendeurs d'armes dans le monde apres les USA et la Russie.
@@clt5991 I'm pretty sure the majority of armed forces personnel has a strong moral sense, more than half a brain and wouldn't execute someone on the spot without asking questions just because someone higher up told them to do so.
The French Army's Foreign Legion is a Badass Battlefield organization of grit, guts and glory in defense of France ,since 1831. LEGIO PATRIA NOSTRA SUPERINTENSIFIED!!
@@natekhuertas8895 I have some... « These Frenchmen, under the gallant leadership of general Molinié, had for four critical days contained no less than seven German divisions which otherwise could have joined in the assaults on the Dunkirk perimeter. This was a splendid contribution to the escape of their more fortunate comrades of the British Expeditionary Force » - Winston Churchill, The Second World War. vol. II. Their Finest Hour. "Despite our overwhelming superiority in men and hardware numbers, the french troops are counter-attacking in several places. I can't understand how those soldiers, sometimes fighting at one versus ten, can find enough strength to assault us: this is simply amazing ! I see in those french soldiers the same energy than with the veterans of Verdun in 1916. For several days now, hundreds of bombers and guns are pounding the french defence. But, it's always the same thing: our infantry and panzers can't break through, despite some local and ephemeral successes. The french high command has very smartly set up his troops and artillery. I fear that the Dunkirk operation could be a failure for all of us: almost all the BEC will escape, because a few thousands of braves block the path to the sea. That's distressing, but that's it ! Dunkirk brings the proof that the French soldier is one of the best in the world. The french artillery, already dreaded in 1914, demonstrates once more its efficiency. Our losses are terrifying: numerous battallions have lost 60% of their men, sometimes even more ! By resisting ten days or more to our much bigger forces, the french army has accomplished, in Dunkirk, a superb achievement that you must pay tribute to. They have certainly saved Great-Britain from the defeat, by allowing the British professional army to reach the English coast." _ Georg Von Küchler, General of the XVIII Wehrmacht Army, War Diary. May 18th 1940: “The Führer still worries a lot about the southern flank. he's furious and claims that we take the best path to make the whole campaign fail ! The french troops never stops counter-attacking. May 21st 1940: "That day starts in an extremely tense atmosphere: reports indicates a serious pressure on the northern flank of the IVth army. The VIth army faces a solid front. May 22nd 1940: "Our tanks, that are currently fighting in the south, have met a powerful enemy. Our panzerdivisionen suffer too many losses and attack without being required to. Stress is growing. May 23rd 1940: "The losses for the tanks of our ten panzerdivisionen reach 50% ! The french resistance is fierce." _ General Franz Halder's diary, one of the chief of staff of the Wehrmacht
@@natekhuertas8895 And these... “The prolonged defense of the French garrison played an important role in the reestablishment of British troops in Egypt. From the outset, the Free French seriously disrupted Rommel's offensive. The supply of supplies to the Afrikakorps was severely affected. The increasing concentration of the Axis to pierce this abscess saved the British 8th Army from disaster. The delays brought by the resolute resistance of the French increased the chances of the British to recover and facilitated the preparation of a counterattack. In the longer term, the slowdown in Rommel's maneuver enabled British forces to escape the planned Axis annihilation. This is how we can say, without exaggeration, that Bir Hakeim facilitated El-Alamein's defensive success. " _ British historian Ian Playfair, on the Battle of Bir-Hakeim in 1942. “You hear, gentlemen, what Koch is saying. This is further proof of the thesis that I have always maintained, that the French are, after us, the best soldiers in all of Europe. France will still be able, even with its current birth rate, to create a hundred divisions. After this war, we will have to form a coalition capable of militarily containing a country capable of accomplishing military feats that will amaze the world, like Bir-Hakeim. " _ Adolf Hitler responding to journalist Lutz Koch, back from Bir Hakeim.
im like 99% sure i saw zuber from an older documentary on this when he got recruited. he was in this documentary again as one of the soldiers they filmed in afghanistan
Yes! My husband is a legionaire veteran and he could tell you stories that would make you speechless. The most brutal stories I've ever heard and I know it's true because he's my husband and we've been together for 14 years. He wouldn't lie to me about the legion. But he's a legionaire till the end and it's his nature. A very special kind of men. They are trained to be weapons without weapons and so on. And they are brothers for life ❤️ 💙 ♥️
My husband is a legionaire veteran and yes I couldn't be prouder❤ very special kind of men the legionaires. I have never met someone like him ever. But I wouldn't want to mess with him. No way. They are trained to be a weapon without weapons. And are capable of almost anything regarding fighting against the enemy. They are all very much alike. Personality caracter how they watch you in the eyes and speaking and walking even talking. I've met one other legionaire in my life and I felt like I knew him and I liked his presence very much. He was exactly like my husband. It was a weird feeling. ❤
J’adore le « Ouah, pour le 3ème RIMa, celui-là !!! » à 38:56 !!! (La Légion et les Troupes de Marine - régiments RIMa et RPIMa - entretiennent une grande rivalité depuis des lustres.) I love the “Yeah, this one’s for the 3rd RIMa !!! ” at 38:56 !!! (The Foreign Legion and the French Marines - RIMa and RPIMa regiments - have had a big rivalry going for decades.)
As a navy member of nearly 19 yrs going towards 20 (first 4 years were prior active) I sorta wish I knew about the FFL when I was younger and took french in junior high or high school. I salute to these amazing solider as a fellow military member. ^_^7
What i always respect about the Military is the fact that even if you get your Ass kicked and everything, you still respect and help each other because no one is left behind!
This video was quite a surprise to me...it is contrary to everything I've been told about the Legion. The recruits are treated like professionals and adults rather than children as in the US military. Unless the video just didn't show it, noticeably absent were the juvenile screaming and schoolyard games so prevalent in US military basic training. I'm impressed.
Yes, just based on videos I have seen the basic training of marines involves top-of-the-line, very fit but screaming DI's. When the newly minted marines go out into the real marines and discover that their sergeants tend to have beer bellies, smoke weed, dress sloppily, etc then their enthusiasm for the corps is greatly diminished ( according to Thomas E. Ricks in his book " Making The Corps " ). I have no idea how it is now. There is more uniformity apparently in the FFL regarding what what recruits experience in the training phase and what they will experience in actual combat conditions. There is still much emphasis on order and discipline. but less emphasis on military drill and more emphasis on marching and crawling through mud, snow and such. There are basic values that you need to make it through life as just a basic, decent civilian and which are not emphasized or even openly mocked in western cultures. Hence I think the appeal of videos like this to those who would never be acceptable to any military.
@@stanleylucas789 wtf are you talking about?? I was an NCO in the Marines and nothing that you said is true. Yes, there are some shitbags, but not at the Sgt level. There is a no tolerance policy for doing drugs in the Marines, and we are tested quite frequently with someone standing right in front of us watching us take a leak. There is a Marine Corps order regarding military appearance as well. If you have a beer belly, they will give you about 30 days to get rid of it before you are discharged. Plus, you don’t know what kind of person you’re getting in the fleet, which is why we do things by the numbers.” Once we can establish that they no longer need “by the numbers” instructions, they are no longer trained that way.
I once met a veteran of the French Foreign Legion who had done the Campaign of France in June 1940. The legionnaires managed to put panic on 15 kilometers in the German troops but then the Germans recovered and reorganized...
Awesome role model as soldiers "enduring hardness" with hardcore compassion and kindness to those who are weak in their training. Bravo I wish the American Military would do the same, they would have less disciplinary problems and more honorable and faithful soldiers!!! Kudos
After basic training and graduation they are brothers in arms for life. My husband considers them his closest companions in his life still after 30 years. He even has a tattoo on his arm that says brothers unforgotten. Silly me thought at first he meant his real blood brothers when we started dating so he had to explain alot to me because I didn't know the slightest about the legion but I'm kind of an expert know after 14 years together❤ I had to watch a bunch of CZcams videos to get a better understanding about the man I was dating. Never met a better man and we are best friends. But I wouldn't want to mess with my husband for any reason available. No way Once a legionaire always a legionaire.
As a retired military man, I worked along side the FFL in Djibouti and Somalia. I have so much respect for these guys. It was an honor working with these Brothers in Arms, they are true professionals in every respect. They gave me a white kepi (I traded some of my gear for it) and subsequently lost it -I regret not having that kepi today as it was a great reminder of the men I was so fortunate to serve alongside on our joint mission together.
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so you like working along aside TRAITORS then ! you make me sick
T'étais dans les Marines, mec ?
They all think they prove something. Actually, they choose to be slaves and brain washed obeying all orders of the master. They are just used like in Russia and Ukraine, yet they do not know because they are all brain washed.
@@pierredelarif8093 I was not.
Real respect for Lim, being honest, and wanting to do better.
He got kicked out eventually... too bad...
azzogdawg x where did you see that?
NorthWest Firefighter It actually says in the end of the video, excluded for his impulsive behaviour,really sad though...
agreed but he's not US native
@reshi p ?
The most remarkable thing about the French Foreign Legion is that it shows how men from all over the world can join it and become as brothers, transcending national boundaries in their camaraderie forged through training and endurance. If these men can all work together, so can the whole world.
Prost mai iești
you forget that this is still a form of uniting AGAINST. To protect FROM. True reunion comes when people stop uniting against something.
I never had the chance to thank them for covering our left flank in Iraq. So thank you French Foreign Legion.
i want to french foreign Arrmy become.. Plz Help me i am nepali
@@arjuntamang895 Dude you should become a Gurka,
Criminals exchange Thanks ?!!!!
yes sir i am Gurkha From Nepal i am not scary everywhere i want learning and teaching. please help me anybody so like it france foren ligon arrmy
@@alialshehri6861 keep crying jihadist
For the people who say "foreign legion is just some random people who wants French citizenship". Just remember. These guys are trained very well, and are very deadly. And the foreign legion is a great idea. Whoever serves, for a country that isn't even their own, should become a citizen.
@Jamie Gutier You don't understand sadly. Go be a wimp somewhere else and have respect for those kinds of people. When war breaks out, don't cry and call for help.
@Jamie Gutier If you're going in to get a French citizenship you might as well not go at all and very few recruits go in looking for benefits. It is a hard and difficult life and the wage is not that good (except for bonuses and oversea deployment) citizenship takes a lot of time to get, and benefits are not that many. People don't go to suffer and die, they go because they want to FIGHT in an ELITE CORP of BROTHERS IN ARMS. That is why they go. Cut off all ties to the decadent civilian world. Not like stupid bands of ragtag Ukrainian volunteers with little to no training going to fight for an inefficient army that can't end a civil war even with so many westerners helping them
Well they do military training but no hand to hand combat that makes me sad
@@drugsincera5373 well, most of modern warfare really doesn't have that many scenarios in wich hand to hand combat is necessary. I think close quarters and bayonet training are very good for discipline, yes, but at the end of the day that time can be spend teaching actually practical stuff.
I think they get citizenship through spilt blood whereas the Ghurkas and their families can move to the uk after a certain amount of time
I'm a former FFL officer, I served 8 years with the 1st Foreign Cavalry (1er REC), including the first Gulf War, Africa and Bosnia. Glad to share a few facts about the Legion.
It is important to understand first that the French Military is a very old institution, set as a professional force during the Middle Age, with core values coming from the code du chevalier (“knight’s code”), the Monarchy, Napoleon’s era, colonial empire and the decolonization period, WW1&2 etc. As a result, traditions, corps, missions and commitments are very diverse.
For centuries, it has been a tradition in France to hire foreign volunteers in specific regiments within the Army framework. French Kings always had foreign troops to their service, usually coming from loyal or controlled vassal states or principalities (Swiss, German, Italian, Belgium etc). The Republic has simply maintained the tradition.
Almost all officers (90%) of the Légion Etrangére (LE) are French, mostly from Saint-Cyr, except a small proportion coming from the ranks.
The Legion is made of foreigners, is under regular Army command, with the same equipment and organization. The Legion is not a special force or a militia. It is an elite corps of the French Army with different people and adapted rule of procedure. Within the Army, there is a strong competition between the Legion and the Marines (Troupe de Marine, or “Coloniale” in French, which also belongs to Army).
Regiments of the Legion are sprat among three Brigades of the Army: the 6th Light Armored Brigade (2nd REI, 1st REC, 1st REG and recently 13th DBLE back from Abu Dhabi), the 11th Parachute Brigade (2nd REP), the 27th Alpine Brigade (2nd REG) and overseas deployment (3rd REI in Guyana and DLEM in Mayotte island). An initial training Regiment (4th RE) and a small administrative and recruitment unit (1st RE) are directly under the command of the Foreign Legion Command (COMLE), headed by a Brigadier or Major General, simply nicknamed “Père Légion” (Father of the Legion…), who reports directly to the Army Chief of Staff
Legionnaires are ABSOLUTELY NOT mercenaries; they don't fight for money (monthly wage, the "solde", is the same as in the Army), or for ideology, not even for French citizenship, which is difficult to get, unless you are wounded in combat (Français par le sang versé, “French by spilled blood”). They are volunteers under contract, to serve France, a country they hardly know, but they fight for the Legion: the motto is “the Legion is our fatherland” - Legio Patria Nostra in Latin. The Legion offers them a new start, a new identity, a family, with rules, discipline, limits and even a future. Contracting with the Legion does not imply to abandon your first nationality.
Around 140 different nationalities are represented in this nearly 9000 strong force. On purpose, around 25% are francophone of even French origin but enlisted under a different nationality. All NCOs are from the ranks. Those highly professional NCOs are the true strength of the Legion. Few become officers. Women are not permitted.
“Honneur et Fidélité” (honor & loyalty) are fundamental values when regular Army motto is “Honneur et Patrie”. A Legionnaire serves with HONOR, and is LOYAL to the Legion.
In the Legion, traditions are very important, numerous and highly respected. They evolve slowly but regularly and are listed in the Recueil des traditions de la Légion Etrangère, set by a special committee. They include a specific uniform (with the famous Képi Blanc), the Boudin marching song (“We shall soon all perish according to tradition…”), the Code of Honor, slow pace marching and many, many more.
Criminals are not accepted anymore, and there is a very serious and long check on each candidate, with Interpol assistance. Selection is very harsh, as there are up to 9 candidates for one “seat”, probably the highest rate worldwide for a conventional military force.
The main strength of the Legion is its unique cohesion, based on people from different culture and background but under French military rule, all ready to start a new life and to fight for their new family: their comrades in arms from the Legion.
Selection, training and equipment are important, but they would not make the difference without tradition and this “esprit de corps melting-pot”, which is unique to the Légion Etrangère.
Vive la Légion !
(long life to the Legion !)
thk Shpontz for this good explanation !
Plz sir am in Italy but am from Africa Gambia?
But sir I really want to be a French solder I wish to serve France.
Thanks. This helps to put it into perspective. I was wondering why they only show training that is fairly average boot camp stuff and the white hat march being nothing special. It being a normal army unit with some history juice and high candidacy explains it.
You know your stuff.March or die.
What about marrige
Respect for the French Foreign Legion. Respect for France giving these young men a second chance and an honored calling.
I was particularly impressed with the officers being at once tough and compassionate.
This video/documentary is inspiring.
respect for what? they kill native ppl for the foreign empire for money...
@@kansasarkansas585
Politics and military.
When I was in the USAF Georgia Air National Guard they had armed civilian guards on the gates...all of them were prior US Military...one guy in his mid 50 s who had a hearing aide told me he had served in the Legion due to his having a bad ear he could not get into the US Military...because I know a little about the Legion I asked him some questions....this guy started rattling off shit about the Legion and spoke perfect French...I knew he was for real....nice guy.....but tough.....I would not want to fuck with him....I never thought I would ever met a legionnaire...….
I'm a 50 year old woman, no military background, who for some unknown reason is now binge watching SAS, SBS, Para's, Commandos, Bad Lads Army, Marines (US and UK) and Legionnaires streams in 2020. Maybe they make me feel safer in these politically unstable times.
I'm born in the UK, and residing in Australia. I have a real concern about the CCP.
Thanks and RESPECT to all in the military, past, present and future. If I was 20 again I'd be joining up.
Binge watching the same, I can relate, Cheers!
Australian here too ..
Residing in the CCP state of VIC ..
C’est pas faux ..
When I was in the USAF Georgia Air National Guard they had armed civilian guards on the gates...all of them were prior US Military...one guy in his mid 50 s who had a hearing aide told me he had served in the Legion due to his having a bad ear he could not get into the US Military...because I know a little about the Legion I asked him some questions....this guy started rattling off shit about the Legion and spoke perfect French...I knew he was for real....nice guy.....but tough.....I would not want to fuck with him....I never thought I would ever met a legionnaire...….
You should fear your own govt far more than ccp
My brother's been a part of the Legion for almost 15 years, in which I've seen him like 5 times. I miss him. :/
I hope you see him soon 🙏🏻
respect to the legion from mexico. Saluting to all those brave french legionnaires and to those legionnaires who fought hard at the battle of cameron🇫🇷🇲🇽⚜️
Respect from russian warriors!
Respect from spanish caballeros! 🇪🇸
Respects from France 🙂
Have a good day
The Battle of Cameron is celebrated in the French Legion, it became a true symbol.
But respect Mexico from France 🇫🇷
Didn't they fight the Mexican Army and only three or so Legionnaires survived and even they long since ran out of ammunition and resorted to fix bayonets and the Mexican commander let them go, basically saying the worst he can do is kill the survivors and was so impressed by their resolve to fight to the last man and was no longer interested in killing then and just let them go unharmed any further.
I also recall a documentary that pitted a simulated battle between a Gurkha soldier and French Foreign Legionnaire. The Gurkha won but many said it was too close to decisively call. Both soldiers are well-known for being extremely hard to kill or stop
1995 i was there, Kicked out continue fighting 😒 my friend remaind there and never heard of him since than.
Respect, i will never forget the Serbian lieutenant chef of the mental test, he was a great man.
God bless you guys.
In 1981 I served as an officer in the Belgian Army. Combat training in the Ardennes during winter was not a joke. I remember when I could see my feet, but I could not feel anything from the knees down. My utmost respect for these guys, they deserve to be horoured for their sacrifice. No civilian understands what it means to live the life of a soldier.
except for the countless books, documentaries and movies about the subject.
@@ProAverageGuy No man, if you haven't felt it and lived it you'll never know. The misery of being stuck in the woods, cold and wet....little food....sleep deprived....tired, you have to experience it to understand it.
Berre, 1ste battalion diest, 11ste compagnie hier. Daarna naar het legioen vertrokken. Ben in ‘96 in diest aangekomen en 1 gast in het 11ste gedroeg z’n eigen als een “bully”, zijn naam was geeroms. Breed maar zielig gastje die dacht alles al had meegemaakt. Door die gast ben ik er weg gegaan en naar het legioen gegaan. Beste keuze die ik ooit gemaakt heb. Geeroms zit nog steeds bij de para’s en zit nog steeds zware verhaaltjes te vertellen terwijl hij nog geen kloten heeft gezien.
@Ivan well army service in my country is compulsary ;)
@@feonor26 Mandatory service is not the same as deployment.
The legion is a great unit.I respect the French for giving men a second chance.The best unit France has ever fielded.Much respect from the USA.
Not best unit
it's RPIMA thx for you dedicace!!
Chiyatas & Bounifs Detector chasseur alpin are pretty damn good
MrTherealpad who gives a f*ck ,,,,
well at first the French Foreign Legion was (not saying outloud) searching to recruit unwanted citizens (political or former bonapartists) ,sending them to die in foreign countries. a would be "bagne" or goulag/prison camp, but politically accepted. it became publicly accepted with Cameron achievement, but lost trust of french command with the 1958 coup d'etat; where it then got incorporated in the french armies and therefore not independant anymore. edit : i'm french i know my sh** tk you
I'm an ex-British Army Infantry Soldier and have nothing but respect for these blokes. Especially the foreign men. The FFL are a highly respected unit throughout the world and continue to be so. Great stuff.
why do you respect for a rabble of traitors ! leaving ones country to fight for another country is a sicking form of high treason
@@geezerp1982 Politics are fickle….they change with the times. A soldiers true purpose is to fight, not for any politician or company, but for themselves…
You won’t understand it as a civilian.
@@HydraDominatus420 WRONG ! as solider you take alliengence to whatever country you fight for ie, to do what they order you to do !
When I was in the USAF Georgia Air National Guard they had armed civilian guards on the gates...all of them were prior US Military...one guy in his mid 50 s who had a hearing aide told me he had served in the Legion due to his having a bad ear he could not get into the US Military...because I know a little about the Legion I asked him some questions....this guy started rattling off shit about the Legion and spoke perfect French...I knew he was for real....nice guy.....but tough.....I would not want to fuck with him....I never thought I would ever met a legionnaire...….
@@US_ARMY_25_INF._DIV. its matters not , they NO EXCUSE for HIGH TREASON which under federal law is a capital crime
Respect from America 🇺🇸🙌🏼
I understand the Foreign Legion will often interview new recruits in whatever language they speak French, German, English and Italian being the norm, and this courtesy lasts for about two weeks, after that ALL communication is in French so it's up to the recruit to learn French FAST. Once a Legionnaire has served their time and finally leave they are given French nationality with access to all pensions, benefits employment rights etc.
It's something I considered many times after my own country rejected me since I was 11 years old, fortunately I came to Kenya when I was 26, and I never felt more welcome.
Yes French foreign légion got they own pension..own retirement village..they got everything for ex legionnaire
How do you speak french that fast
It’s 4 weeks to learn french. And you only need to learn 400 words, 100 words per week.
Vive le France!
I like how a lot of their superiors and instructors are not french. That tells me that the Legion doesn't give a shit about your nationality, it only cares if you are capable of doing what you're supposed to do.
TheSaiyanKing That's why it's called The French 'Foreign' Legion...
which is a good thing
Even if they're not french they speack french Saiyan ;) but I agree his accent is very bad ^^' (I'm french I understand ;) )
Mad Man lol me too ptn c'est vrai mec que leur accent est vraiment merdique 😂😂😂 mdrr
TheSaiyanKing actually they only care if you are willing to get KILLED.
very hard training, good fighters
As a paralyzed disabled veteran of the US Army, I salute the FFL. You guys are truly some tough as nails soldiers. The one thing that I can say about France, we don't hear the French people protesting against the Legion. My only question, how's the food in the French Legion? Yes I know in field training it's very different but in the mess hall we call it Chow. It was Napoleon who said that soldiers march on there stomachs. I definitely admire the FFL.
I also wanna join ffl ...Indian..
Will I join..???
we are the country of gastronomy, even in the field or in the barracks, we have eaten more than good except on the operational grounds, it is like everywhere war ration
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I salute you my friend, hope loving life mate. All countries have there finest....
@@therock9396 if you had to ask then probably not
Once a legionnaire ...always a legionnaire.. brothers in arms..brothers in life..
Just what my husband says.
Retired officer South African Defence Force. Excellent training by French Foreign Legion.Thank you. Regards.
Up pro
Hail Rhodesia
Hard
SASTF
I am south african looking to join the legion
I wouldn't wanna serve the sandf they are whack
I have a buddy who joined the FFL, and I've seen the training these guys have to endure. No FW would I enlist. They are some of the toughest guys out there and yet don't receive the credit they deserve.
Keep on Legionares. 😎
then you buddy is a traitor ! high treason is still a capital crime in the USA remember that , Buddy
@@geezerp1982 cry about it.
@@geezerp1982 “Patriotism” is just a curtain politicians wave over our eyes to make us do their dirty work for them.
We soldiers fight for our own cause, not for any dirty president who attacks countries for oil…
That’s why many people prefer the FFL.
@@HydraDominatus420 no its just not that ! by fighting for and taking alliengence to some next mans country , you are turning your back on your own people, your forefathers and even worse you will be ready to kill you own people if needed by your adopted country ! Hence high treason is sickest , most vilest and unnatural crime there can be and needs to be punished to the extreme
@@geezerp1982 The United States and France are allies, and American citizens are allowed to serve in certain foreign militaries, are you retarded?
Respect from spanish caballeros! 🇪🇸
Next time I start feeling sorry for myself about stuff going on in life I'm going to remember this video and just keep going because that's all you can do and just keep going and get it done
US Army 1991 - 2002. I have respect for all military - friend or foe. When somebody says, "I want to serve my nation" I believe him or her. I never question anybody's loyalty. However, having said all this, it is the politicians and bankers that I do not trust. These criminals in suit and tie, who have never even served in the military, are the ones to send these fine men to battle to further the government's agenda. Ironic, isn't it, how our military men and women are groomed to be honorable people, yet they follow orders from criminal politicians and bankers.
Lac - Much respect to you, brother. Thank you for waking up.
Well said. You're absolutely correct.
Exactly.
You forget that almost 100% of all Legionnaires join because they want to fight, or are completely ready to fight if needed. No one joins the Legion for peace-time stuff. They want to fight whether it's a rich man's war or not they couldn't care less.
Well said comrade.
Knowledge is power
Pretty fascinating to see all these young fellows from all over the world trying to serve and make something out of them, especially those with a language barrier...
David Y their salute or hand to hat looks retarded
polad,elamdar
you serve only your people and your country...legionares are working for France. they are expendable meat...
As Above So Below are you?
@@root6683 so uneducated comment
Always found the legion fascinating! Thank you for the documentary!
All I can really say is - I'm sure glad these guys are on OUR side.
Beautiful , after that exhausting training its done you are a new person capable to do anything you put your mind into DISCIPLINE
If I was younger I might have considered this... seems like an interesting adventure for a young man starting out in life and not sure where to go...
like myself, I´m going in february
@@gabrielromano8555 good luck man. I wish I had the chance..I'm above the age limit but still have the fire. I'm prior military and miss the discipline. I'd leave everything behind, including a nice job and house to join the Legion. You get to a point in life where there is more to life than material things, cars, money and status. I'll just pursue something else that will make me content. Kick ass over there if you get selected, as this is a chance of a lifetime for you. I'm sure you will.
People of all ages go there
@@mmafan3 the best coment I Have Seen, the greatest motivation come from someone that you don't know, thanks brother
People should really think thrice about joining legion. It's not like in the video and it's not what you expect.
Thanks for the English subtitles ! 👍♥️
Exactly, when I was there it was exactly like that, nothing has changed. Run madly everywhere, running, running. little time for everything. Bathing in a minute, shaving every day really fast, eating fast, sport, etc, etc. I was there in 1993, but not much has changed, the tests are rigorous but that's normal.
i went in october 2000...I was 23...made it to second selection after entering Fort de Nogent in Paris and being there 5 days until enough of us were cleared for the train ride...after arriving at La regiment Premier in Aubagne...my fat ass failed the running test...spent a few days with girl in Marseille, met some Lithuanians who also went "civi"...we snuck on some trains and returned to Paris... finally after I was broke and sleeping at the Gare de Lyon train station...tapped out and got a repatriation loan and flew back home....Wasn't nearly tough enough and it humbled me lol
Mate, you had a lucky escape. A life of boredom and futile tasks, interspersed with much drinking. The biggest risk would have been suicide and the African prostitutes (you are much more likely to die from Aids than in combat). Don't regret, hope you did something more worthwhile.
Ha! Great post, my man! Honest to the core. They sure waste no time figuring out who in or outta shape, don't they? But honestly...anyone arriving at the FFL who isn't in too physical form isn't serious in the first place. This ain't summer camp...
At least you had the guts to try - and you got a hell of a story out of the experience too!
@Sasha Pushkin The fuck is wrong with you, frog?
Sasha Pushkin haha. I’m a 21 year old American who runs a 2 mile in 12:22. 😂🤯
The Best Of The Best. Discipline, respect, brotherhood and honor.
My husband in a nutshell, a legionaire veteran. All true.
Против русского солдата они ничто.
@@user-ck5we6gn7p The foreign légion is the most trained army in the world
The best of the best are Bordo berliler - Turkiye
When I was in the USAF Georgia Air National Guard they had armed civilian guards on the gates...all of them were prior US Military...one guy in his mid 50 s who had a hearing aide told me he had served in the Legion due to his having a bad ear he could not get into the US Military...because I know a little about the Legion I asked him some questions....this guy started rattling off shit about the Legion and spoke perfect French...I knew he was for real....nice guy.....but tough.....I would not want to fuck with him....I never thought I would ever met a legionnaire...….
my respect to those who were hungry and wanted to become legionaries who succeeded with their selection, training and placement in their respective regiments. that however short or long time they spent there was fruitful and had a good impact with those who become close brothers with them.
What a thoroughly excellent documentary 👍
This documentary shows how to become regular legionnaire and it's already hard, but keep in mind that there are other training in the Legion to become instructor in the forest that are way harder and is accessible to Legionnaires who have already proved themselves and many of them fail to do it, it's among the hardest training but I don't know if there is documentary on those training that are subbed in english, I know there is ones in french on youtube. It happened in the past that people died during the training, not anymore I think until recently but to give you an idea it's really hard, maybe there is a translated documentary out there if there is and you are aware it would be cool to link one, have a good day !
Respect to all Legion...
(From Mongolian soldiers)
Scar i know him, he's the brother if my friend, he was a machine gunner and has served in many countries, especially africa
fuck all legion...
Phalangist Legion fuck you too
Phalangist Legion fuck you again..we know french legion..legion is son of bitch
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We really ought to do something like this here in the USA.
Why? The USA doesn’t even need it lol.
we do have a version of this, look up "green card soldiers", we recruit many soldiers from south america and other countries with the promise of citizenship at the end of their tour, many of them fought in the iraq war
We're too busy installing bathrooms for those who don't identify as either male or female.
Pussy usa army
@@Turboy65 Boomer detected
OUTSTANDING DOCUMENTARY..
SIMPLE, STRAIGHT FORWARD, NO HOLLYWOOD...
A+
Le sergent (maintenant brigadier-chef) Riadh Sahraoui, que l’on voit à plusieurs reprises dans cette vidéo, est un personnage tout à fait remarquable. En plus d’avoir atteint le grade le plus élevé accessible à un militaire du rang), il est aussi double champion du monde de kick-boxing. Très apprécié au sein de la Légion, c’est aussi, paraît-il, un très chic type, qui reverse une large part de ses cachets de boxeur à la maison de retraite des invalides de la Légion Étrangère à Puyloubier.
@Sid et alors ?
@Sid Bah ca veut rien dire le passage en correctionnelle, ca empeche pas d'avoir un bon fond. Y a des types qui passent jamais en justice et qui sont des encules de premiere.
Sid c’est parce que tu as fait le narvalo 😂🤣🤌🏻 normal que tu sois punis petit garçon 🙌🏻👌🏻
Il est passé de sergent à brigadier chef ? Il s'est pas un peu fait niquer dans l'histoire ?
@Sidcommentaire de gamine élevée à la wesh. Un dico d'argot vous sera utile.
Respect to the legion... (US Navy 81 - 03)
And respect to the US Navy mate ! All soldiers around the world deserve respect because they are all fighting, killing and dying for what they believe in and the ones they love ... Just like we do !
In the french army, we are taught to respect as fighters both our allies and ennemies, even those we'll have kill at the end of the day. Be the best but never underestimate the other guy is the 1st rule if you want to make it through alive
Best regards from France,
TONY
Same here. US Army '01-'09.
Right, you frenchies learned it well after Dien Bin Fu: Don't ever try that colonial shit again cuse those little guys in the rice patties in flip flops they could and did FUCK THE FRENCH LEGION TOTALLY IN THE ASS.
Well said, Tony, God Bless
Alan Sparks. wipe the shit off your mouth.
A lot of respect for these men.
🇵🇱Vive La Legion🇵🇱
🇨🇵🇨🇵🇨🇵🇨🇵🇨🇵🇨🇵🇨🇵
I'm retired USN, met a Legionaire in Toulon. I was thoroughly impressed.
Be happy all ways respect you Franch guy's good jobs thanks
Am happy for Vafaina..God bless you all.MOTIVATED.
WONDERFUL VIDEO i'M EX ROYAL Navy but this is toug game to play well done and thank you heroes of tle mond
When I got out of the usmc, I was gonna join the legion, I worked with them many times, family talked me out of it. I wish I had. Good documentary. I would have made it. Damn!
Manko Kennewick I was immediately interviewed for the cia and the fbi two days before my contract ended As a first lieutenant i opted to take a position with Ge for 150k a year starting instead. I met some cool guys in the legion my buddy scruffy (josh wallace)was in the legion he played bag pipes in the drop kick murphys
It is not that hard to get in if you just train prior to going
If your family talked you out of you wouldn’t have survived any way...
If his family talked him out of it he probably wouldn't have gotten in and that's not intended to be disrespectful, get the sense that they want people healthily adrift so to speak.
Man was in the marines and didn't desert. A full contract in the marines is tough as hell. That gives him hell of better odds than most of surviving and thriving..
Respect.
There is a rule if you come with a weapon to kill in someone else's house, be ready to be killed! Really stupid guys if you're willing to risk their lives for money!
Great documentary...greetings from Slovenia
Messieurs, force et honneur, elite de prestige,,, je vous présente mes plus grand et humbles respect, Cathy 🙏👍🕊️
Im glad to see Lim made it. Love from SD brother.
Yes, but unfortunately at the end of the video the narrator says that Lim was kicked off because his impulsive behaviour.
You can hear "Kurwa" everywhere, even from french officers. I sense strong polish influence here :)
@Trunks_ _NRV polish
@@lolalafayette9647 It can be both btw
@@justinaspovilauskas3378 Slavoc is Polish and a fervent catholic as they called him in the film
Kurwa is used to describe everything :D . My Polish coworkers said it all the time,when angry,when happy,when sad. We also use it in Hungary :D .Beautiful word.
..it s like ; shit ; or ; fuck ; in the usa,, maybe bullocks in the uk.....my russian -polish uncle said it sometimes....
respect to my homies the French at Lafayette compound. Afghanistan 2008-2010. it was an honor to had worked together with you all.
Hi Sir. I have a question. I am a visual artist living and working in Paris. I am searching to meet a former soldier to do a art project. where are you based? will you have a email address or contact to get in touch? will you be interested? let me know. thanks.
I respect that they dont call them terrorists but proud fierce fighters
I wish I had tried out when I left school. I most likely wouldn’t have gotten through but not from lack of effort.
Respect to the recruits who have and will try.
Sound track is fantastic!
Watching from Jamaica peace 🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲
If you go into settings you can change both the font and background of the subtitles. Which makes them a hell of a lot easier to see.
Loved the fact that they played Romanian classic music just before Carl Orff's Carmina Burana. Also, there's a soldier saying "Roumanie" when they are in Afganistan. Thanks for your service to all you the brave men!
The French Foreign Legion is one of the most dangerous forces in the world. Once of the unique situations where foreign military or former military can join.
hats off to those who made without speaking French. seems like the instructors are treating them like adults as opposed to the US marines boot camp where you are treated like a child. no cussing, no name calling, respect
Respect for the legionares !!! Very strict army and hard training gives good soldiers!! yes theres also a few other factors that play a role. But basicly DISCIPLINE is one of the biggest keys.
You mean triators
@@geezerp1982 Bro, you got so mad you forgot to check the spelling 😂
When I was in the USAF Georgia Air National Guard they had armed civilian guards on the gates...all of them were prior US Military...one guy in his mid 50 s who had a hearing aide told me he had served in the Legion due to his having a bad ear he could not get into the US Military...because I know a little about the Legion I asked him some questions....this guy started rattling off shit about the Legion and spoke perfect French...I knew he was for real....nice guy.....but tough.....I would not want to fuck with him....I never thought I would ever met a legionnaire...….
YESSSSSIR LIN CALI REPRESENT. This was really an amazing documentary. I loved how it gave me a better insight into what they have to go though even tho its just an insight
Era o meu sonho de ir para a legião.nuca do ver condições.Deus ilumine a todos
The emphasis on the solidarity of the unit was very interesting to see.
Bongur !!! Merci !!!
Bon apres midi toutes Les personees !!!
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Les français qui viennent pour lire les commentaires, on vous voit
Non c'est faux 👀
😂😂 J'suis cramer
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C'est amusant de voir l'euphorie qu'entraine le sujet sur la legion etrangere.
A propos compatriote Francais, savez vous que
la France est un des trois plus grand vendeurs d'armes dans le monde apres les USA et la Russie.
The strength of a warrior is not in how he fights, but what he fights for.
Well said sir, purpose of battle is fuel for soliders Sikh Army
wrong , wrong unless a leader . so wrong
Have you ever been in the army before? because your statement doesn't make any sense whatsoever.
@@clt5991 I'm pretty sure the majority of armed forces personnel has a strong moral sense, more than half a brain and wouldn't execute someone on the spot without asking questions just because someone higher up told them to do so.
@@baret9146 you sound like you don't even live on Earth lol
The French Army's Foreign Legion is a Badass Battlefield organization of grit, guts and glory in defense of France ,since 1831. LEGIO PATRIA NOSTRA SUPERINTENSIFIED!!
@reshi p cowardass ?? surrender joke lol open ur eyes
@@natekhuertas8895 Shud up fucking idiot learn french history before speak, fucking idiot.
@@natekhuertas8895 Im sorry, what was your comment? I don't understand.
@@natekhuertas8895 I have some...
« These Frenchmen, under the gallant leadership of general Molinié, had for four critical days contained no less than seven German divisions which otherwise could have joined in the assaults on the Dunkirk perimeter. This was a splendid contribution to the escape of their more fortunate comrades of the British Expeditionary Force »
- Winston Churchill, The Second World War. vol. II. Their Finest Hour.
"Despite our overwhelming superiority in men and hardware numbers, the french troops are counter-attacking in several places. I can't understand how those soldiers, sometimes fighting at one versus ten, can find enough strength to assault us: this is simply amazing ! I see in those french soldiers the same energy than with the veterans of Verdun in 1916. For several days now, hundreds of bombers and guns are pounding the french defence.
But, it's always the same thing: our infantry and panzers can't break through, despite some local and ephemeral successes. The french high command has very smartly set up his troops and artillery. I fear that the Dunkirk operation could be a failure for all of us: almost all the BEC will escape, because a few thousands of braves block the path to the sea. That's distressing, but that's it ! Dunkirk brings the proof that the French soldier is one of the best in the world.
The french artillery, already dreaded in 1914, demonstrates once more its efficiency. Our losses are terrifying: numerous battallions have lost 60% of their men, sometimes even more ! By resisting ten days or more to our much bigger forces, the french army has accomplished, in Dunkirk, a superb achievement that you must pay tribute to. They have certainly saved Great-Britain from the defeat, by allowing the British professional army to reach the English coast."
_ Georg Von Küchler, General of the XVIII Wehrmacht Army, War Diary.
May 18th 1940: “The Führer still worries a lot about the southern flank. he's furious and claims that we take the best path to make the whole campaign fail ! The french troops never stops counter-attacking.
May 21st 1940: "That day starts in an extremely tense atmosphere: reports indicates a serious pressure on the northern flank of the IVth army. The VIth army faces a solid front.
May 22nd 1940: "Our tanks, that are currently fighting in the south, have met a powerful enemy. Our panzerdivisionen suffer too many losses and attack without being required to. Stress is growing.
May 23rd 1940: "The losses for the tanks of our ten panzerdivisionen reach 50% ! The french resistance is fierce."
_ General Franz Halder's diary, one of the chief of staff of the Wehrmacht
@@natekhuertas8895 And these...
“The prolonged defense of the French garrison played an important role in the reestablishment of British troops in Egypt. From the outset, the Free French seriously disrupted Rommel's offensive. The supply of supplies to the Afrikakorps was severely affected. The increasing concentration of the Axis to pierce this abscess saved the British 8th Army from disaster. The delays brought by the resolute resistance of the French increased the chances of the British to recover and facilitated the preparation of a counterattack. In the longer term, the slowdown in Rommel's maneuver enabled British forces to escape the planned Axis annihilation. This is how we can say, without exaggeration, that Bir Hakeim facilitated El-Alamein's defensive success. "
_ British historian Ian Playfair, on the Battle of Bir-Hakeim in 1942.
“You hear, gentlemen, what Koch is saying. This is further proof of the thesis that I have always maintained, that the French are, after us, the best soldiers in all of Europe. France will still be able, even with its current birth rate, to create a hundred divisions. After this war, we will have to form a coalition capable of militarily containing a country capable of accomplishing military feats that will amaze the world, like Bir-Hakeim. "
_ Adolf Hitler responding to journalist Lutz Koch, back from Bir Hakeim.
That Polish corporal looks exactly as one pictures legionnaires.
Manly af! He reminds me of one of the officers I had in the Norwegian Army
Thorough direct mentoring is the key towards a healthy lifestyle
Just finished watching an older documentary on the Legion, nice to see a more recent one as a comparison to see what has changed.
I lost it at Harrap's. God bless the legion.
Absolutely amazing warriors
"rasage, smik smik smik lit sont fait ! “ 😂😂😂
I want to now learn French.
yeah crucial life to Dieter
good luck
Hi! It IS difficult but not impossible
The best way to Learn IS to have a french people Always near U to speak in French ONLY with U
My mother taught me french. Easy this way! 😆
Dieter H. I’m french from Paris if u want learn French you can but you need to improved and speak every day I think
That's the handy part of living in belgium.
We have to learn 2 languages: French and German. (if you're Flemish)
This is bloody good
my 4th time watching this. Love it, want to be a part of something like this
im like 99% sure i saw zuber from an older documentary on this when he got recruited. he was in this documentary again as one of the soldiers they filmed in afghanistan
Timestamp?
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LEGIO PATRIA NOSTRA
This was surprising. They actually treat recruits like human beings and help each others.
I was not expecting this, is this for the camera only?
Yes! My husband is a legionaire veteran and he could tell you stories that would make you speechless. The most brutal stories I've ever heard and I know it's true because he's my husband and we've been together for 14 years. He wouldn't lie to me about the legion. But he's a legionaire till the end and it's his nature. A very special kind of men. They are trained to be weapons without weapons and so on. And they are brothers for life ❤️ 💙 ♥️
We are very excited and really like your creative ideas, made it enjoyable to watch and keep watching, hope you continue this great idea forever.
Respect from Romania
My uncle was in legion,i feel honored to have him there
traitor
My husband is a legionaire veteran and yes I couldn't be prouder❤ very special kind of men the legionaires. I have never met someone like him ever. But I wouldn't want to mess with him. No way. They are trained to be a weapon without weapons. And are capable of almost anything regarding fighting against the enemy. They are all very much alike. Personality caracter how they watch you in the eyes and speaking and walking even talking. I've met one other legionaire in my life and I felt like I knew him and I liked his presence very much. He was exactly like my husband. It was a weird feeling. ❤
J’adore le « Ouah, pour le 3ème RIMa, celui-là !!! » à 38:56 !!! (La Légion et les Troupes de Marine - régiments RIMa et RPIMa - entretiennent une grande rivalité depuis des lustres.)
I love the “Yeah, this one’s for the 3rd RIMa !!! ” at 38:56 !!! (The Foreign Legion and the French Marines - RIMa and RPIMa regiments - have had a big rivalry going for decades.)
Pour les gars du grand 3 tombés en leur mémoire...
As a navy member of nearly 19 yrs going towards 20 (first 4 years were prior active) I sorta wish I knew about the FFL when I was younger and took french in junior high or high school.
I salute to these amazing solider as a fellow military member. ^_^7
You don't have to speak French to join.
The music direction is on point.. Chef kiss 😘👌
BESTT ARMYY VIVAA FRACE RESPECT FROM ROMANIA.
Thanks bro
Amazing. Seven words, four spelling mistakes. FFL is your path.
Respect.
The legion are well known and elite....you can read their history in each country that they served.... congratz... greetings from Bali...
These guys are the real deal!
What i always respect about the Military is the fact that even if you get your Ass kicked and everything, you still respect and help each other because no one is left behind!
This video was quite a surprise to me...it is contrary to everything I've been told about the Legion. The recruits are treated like professionals and adults rather than children as in the US military. Unless the video just didn't show it, noticeably absent were the juvenile screaming and schoolyard games so prevalent in US military basic training. I'm impressed.
Yes, just based on videos I have seen the basic training of marines involves top-of-the-line, very fit but screaming DI's. When the newly minted marines go out into the real marines and discover that their sergeants tend to have beer bellies, smoke weed, dress sloppily, etc then their enthusiasm for the corps is greatly diminished ( according to Thomas E. Ricks in his book " Making The Corps " ). I have no idea how it is now.
There is more uniformity apparently in the FFL regarding what what recruits experience in the training phase and what they will experience in actual combat conditions.
There is still much emphasis on order and discipline. but less emphasis on military drill and more emphasis on marching and crawling through mud, snow and such.
There are basic values that you need to make it through life as just a basic, decent civilian and which are not emphasized or even openly mocked in western cultures. Hence I think the appeal of videos like this to those who would never be acceptable to any military.
It's real every second of it. 2 guys committed suicide when my husband was in basic training so it's very real and brutal.
@@stanleylucas789 wtf are you talking about?? I was an NCO in the Marines and nothing that you said is true. Yes, there are some shitbags, but not at the Sgt level. There is a no tolerance policy for doing drugs in the Marines, and we are tested quite frequently with someone standing right in front of us watching us take a leak. There is a Marine Corps order regarding military appearance as well. If you have a beer belly, they will give you about 30 days to get rid of it before you are discharged. Plus, you don’t know what kind of person you’re getting in the fleet, which is why we do things by the numbers.” Once we can establish that they no longer need “by the numbers” instructions, they are no longer trained that way.
I once met a veteran of the French Foreign Legion who had done the Campaign of France in June 1940. The legionnaires managed to put panic on 15 kilometers in the German troops but then the Germans recovered and reorganized...
Merci aux légionnaires 🇫🇷
Awesome role model as soldiers "enduring hardness" with hardcore compassion and kindness to those who are weak in their training. Bravo I wish the American Military would do the same, they would have less disciplinary problems and more honorable and faithful soldiers!!! Kudos
After basic training and graduation they are brothers in arms for life. My husband considers them his closest companions in his life still after 30 years. He even has a tattoo on his arm that says brothers unforgotten. Silly me thought at first he meant his real blood brothers when we started dating so he had to explain alot to me because I didn't know the slightest about the legion but I'm kind of an expert know after 14 years together❤ I had to watch a bunch of CZcams videos to get a better understanding about the man I was dating. Never met a better man and we are best friends. But I wouldn't want to mess with my husband for any reason available. No way
Once a legionaire always a legionaire.
01:22:44 As a Finn who served in - 35-40 degrees Celsius and jumped in the icy sea with skis on (the hypothermia test) - This part makes me laugh.
В русской армии они бы погибли
He lie to have some free time :P
I'm from Nepal 🇳🇵My Big dream is joined french foreign legion army ❤❤❤
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