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.

@dumi7427

9 ай бұрын

Mă cac în.respectul tău ca om normal nu ai ieșit de acolo se vede dupa vorbe

@geezerp1982

8 ай бұрын

so you like working along aside TRAITORS then ! you make me sick

@pierredelarif8093

Ай бұрын

T'étais dans les Marines, mec ?

@Wildernessba

Ай бұрын

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.

@maximusmeridius1272

Ай бұрын

@@pierredelarif8093 I was not.

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.

@shotgun9922

5 жыл бұрын

@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.

@van-sx1332

5 жыл бұрын

@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

5 жыл бұрын

Well they do military training but no hand to hand combat that makes me sad

@jusa297

5 жыл бұрын

@@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.

@qv8281

5 жыл бұрын

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

Real respect for Lim, being honest, and wanting to do better.

@azzogdawgx353

4 жыл бұрын

He got kicked out eventually... too bad...

@lindanwfirefighter4973

4 жыл бұрын

azzogdawg x where did you see that?

@azzogdawgx353

4 жыл бұрын

NorthWest Firefighter It actually says in the end of the video, excluded for his impulsive behaviour,really sad though...

@benrichard3675

4 жыл бұрын

agreed but he's not US native

@benrichard3675

4 жыл бұрын

@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.

@dumi7427

9 ай бұрын

Prost mai iești

@yellowblobby

9 ай бұрын

you forget that this is still a form of uniting AGAINST. To protect FROM. True reunion comes when people stop uniting against something.

@bleimor28

5 күн бұрын

​@@yellowblobbyno they also work together.

@yellowblobby

5 күн бұрын

@@bleimor28 that doesn't really reply to what i'm saying. It's still a rivality against something with a purpose that implies a common enemy. If we don't work together, so will *they*. It's a temporary alliance in nature. I'm talking about true uniting because if you want to say the whole world can work together, you'll have to stop rivalities and find a real common enemy. We don't have that yet and the stuff like climate change is so long term and so large that humans have a hard time perceiving it as a large threat at the same level as some big monster. As an add-on i believe that we can only be truly united by personifying the bad aspects of human psyche in a cult like fashion and use the "hate the sinner not the sin" rethoric with it. Needs to be a cult otherwise it's not strong enough to be considered a threat.

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🇫🇷🇲🇽⚜️

@ramrock388

5 жыл бұрын

Respect from russian warriors!

@protalukoriginal4560

4 жыл бұрын

Respect from spanish caballeros! 🇪🇸

@gunvansky96

3 жыл бұрын

Respects from France 🙂 Have a good day

@Diegomax22

3 жыл бұрын

The Battle of Cameron is celebrated in the French Legion, it became a true symbol. But respect Mexico from France 🇫🇷

@chrismc410

3 жыл бұрын

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

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

Жыл бұрын

why do you respect for a rabble of traitors ! leaving ones country to fight for another country is a sicking form of high treason

@HydraDominatus420

Жыл бұрын

@@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.

@geezerp1982

Жыл бұрын

@@HydraDominatus420 WRONG ! as solider you take alliengence to whatever country you fight for ie, to do what they order you to do !

@US_ARMY_25_INF._DIV.

Жыл бұрын

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...….

@geezerp1982

Жыл бұрын

@@US_ARMY_25_INF._DIV. its matters not , they NO EXCUSE for HIGH TREASON which under federal law is a capital crime

I never had the chance to thank them for covering our left flank in Iraq. So thank you French Foreign Legion.

@arjuntamang895

3 жыл бұрын

i want to french foreign Arrmy become.. Plz Help me i am nepali

@kingmany1

3 жыл бұрын

@@arjuntamang895 Dude you should become a Gurka,

@alialshehri6861

3 жыл бұрын

Criminals exchange Thanks ?!!!!

@arjuntamang895

3 жыл бұрын

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

@ianbenjaminque2011

3 жыл бұрын

@@alialshehri6861 keep crying jihadist

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.

@kansasarkansas585

2 жыл бұрын

respect for what? they kill native ppl for the foreign empire for money...

@reddiver7293

2 жыл бұрын

@@kansasarkansas585 Politics and military.

@US_ARMY_25_INF._DIV.

Жыл бұрын

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...….

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.

@cotefabrice1801

5 жыл бұрын

Not best unit

@madjc31

5 жыл бұрын

it's RPIMA thx for you dedicace!!

@andreasgobert2637

5 жыл бұрын

Chiyatas & Bounifs Detector chasseur alpin are pretty damn good

@lennartanderssen8975

4 жыл бұрын

MrTherealpad who gives a f*ck ,,,,

@titi710

4 жыл бұрын

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 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 !)

@pascalgandin2699

5 жыл бұрын

thk Shpontz for this good explanation !

@malangmarena1336

5 жыл бұрын

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.

@zcrib3

5 жыл бұрын

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.

@frenchysmith7473

5 жыл бұрын

You know your stuff.March or die.

@rajeshtamang5781

5 жыл бұрын

What about marrige

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.

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.

@hawkrolla

2 жыл бұрын

Binge watching the same, I can relate, Cheers!

@265hemi7

2 жыл бұрын

Australian here too .. Residing in the CCP state of VIC ..

@laurynephilipot4011

2 жыл бұрын

C’est pas faux ..

@US_ARMY_25_INF._DIV.

Жыл бұрын

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...….

@fredbloggs220

Жыл бұрын

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. :/

@timtags

Жыл бұрын

I hope you see him soon 🙏🏻

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.

@GlasgowGallus

7 жыл бұрын

TheSaiyanKing That's why it's called The French 'Foreign' Legion...

@robotrage3882

6 жыл бұрын

which is a good thing

@br4544

6 жыл бұрын

Even if they're not french they speack french Saiyan ;) but I agree his accent is very bad ^^' (I'm french I understand ;) )

@mezkla3657

6 жыл бұрын

Mad Man lol me too ptn c'est vrai mec que leur accent est vraiment merdique 😂😂😂 mdrr

@jerryeason1283

6 жыл бұрын

TheSaiyanKing actually they only care if you are willing to get KILLED.

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

3 жыл бұрын

except for the countless books, documentaries and movies about the subject.

@feonor26

3 жыл бұрын

@@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.

@Fluggaenkoechiebolsen

3 жыл бұрын

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.

@feonor26

2 жыл бұрын

@Ivan well army service in my country is compulsary ;)

@rosehipp

2 жыл бұрын

@@feonor26 Mandatory service is not the same as deployment.

Respect from America 🇺🇸🙌🏼

Retired officer South African Defence Force. Excellent training by French Foreign Legion.Thank you. Regards.

@fredfranken7029

3 жыл бұрын

Up pro

@fayereaganlover

3 жыл бұрын

Hail Rhodesia

@nasalimbu3078

3 жыл бұрын

Hard

@laticyber8904

3 жыл бұрын

SASTF

@James_McScott97

3 жыл бұрын

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. 😎

@geezerp1982

Жыл бұрын

then you buddy is a traitor ! high treason is still a capital crime in the USA remember that , Buddy

@jackmeoff454

Жыл бұрын

@@geezerp1982 cry about it.

@HydraDominatus420

Жыл бұрын

@@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.

@geezerp1982

Жыл бұрын

@@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

@eliyahuohiyon7461

Жыл бұрын

@@geezerp1982 The United States and France are allies, and American citizens are allowed to serve in certain foreign militaries, are you retarded?

Once a legionnaire ...always a legionnaire.. brothers in arms..brothers in life..

@gudrunlarasveinsdottir5378

3 жыл бұрын

Just what my husband says.

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.

@therock9396

2 жыл бұрын

I also wanna join ffl ...Indian.. Will I join..???

@fanfanfanfan3310

2 жыл бұрын

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

@nicolaslebois-albertini4448

2 жыл бұрын

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@phillipr1334

2 жыл бұрын

I salute you my friend, hope loving life mate. All countries have there finest....

@Dddd88.

2 жыл бұрын

@@therock9396 if you had to ask then probably not

very hard training, good fighters

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.

@NorwichGrad97

7 жыл бұрын

Lac - Much respect to you, brother. Thank you for waking up.

@qaidikramuddin

6 жыл бұрын

Well said. You're absolutely correct.

@qaidikramuddin

6 жыл бұрын

Exactly.

@KRaikkonenSF

6 жыл бұрын

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.

@03noob

6 жыл бұрын

Well said comrade. Knowledge is power

Respect from spanish caballeros! 🇪🇸

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.

Beautiful , after that exhausting training its done you are a new person capable to do anything you put your mind into DISCIPLINE

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...

@pantarei8382

7 жыл бұрын

David Y their salute or hand to hat looks retarded

@sakam3rorsaslam655

6 жыл бұрын

polad,elamdar

@uroskostic8570

6 жыл бұрын

you serve only your people and your country...legionares are working for France. they are expendable meat...

@scalpscalp2922

5 жыл бұрын

As Above So Below are you?

@hadrienlabro4242

5 жыл бұрын

@@root6683 so uneducated comment

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.

@frankrommerts5358

2 жыл бұрын

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.

@gerardmoussart5555

2 жыл бұрын

Yes French foreign légion got they own pension..own retirement village..they got everything for ex legionnaire

@jbarral6509

2 жыл бұрын

How do you speak french that fast

@christonabike6365

2 жыл бұрын

It’s 4 weeks to learn french. And you only need to learn 400 words, 100 words per week.

@reddiver7293

2 жыл бұрын

Vive le France!

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.

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...

@gabrielromano8555

4 жыл бұрын

like myself, I´m going in february

@mmafan3

4 жыл бұрын

@@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.

@grobsop6688

4 жыл бұрын

People of all ages go there

@gabrielromano8555

4 жыл бұрын

@@mmafan3 the best coment I Have Seen, the greatest motivation come from someone that you don't know, thanks brother

@princefriedman3025

4 жыл бұрын

People should really think thrice about joining legion. It's not like in the video and it's not what you expect.

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 !

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

All I can really say is - I'm sure glad these guys are on OUR side.

The Best Of The Best. Discipline, respect, brotherhood and honor.

@gudrunlarasveinsdottir5378

3 жыл бұрын

My husband in a nutshell, a legionaire veteran. All true.

@user-ck5we6gn7p

2 жыл бұрын

Против русского солдата они ничто.

@selimgokalp2805

2 жыл бұрын

@@user-ck5we6gn7p The foreign légion is the most trained army in the world

@orionx1770

Жыл бұрын

The best of the best are Bordo berliler - Turkiye

@US_ARMY_25_INF._DIV.

Жыл бұрын

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 all Legion... (From Mongolian soldiers)

@temuulenaltangerel5773

6 жыл бұрын

Scar i know him, he's the brother if my friend, he was a machine gunner and has served in many countries, especially africa

@mulaymters724

6 жыл бұрын

fuck all legion...

@mulaymters724

6 жыл бұрын

Phalangist Legion fuck you too

@mulaymters724

6 жыл бұрын

Phalangist Legion fuck you again..we know french legion..legion is son of bitch

@HariF94

6 жыл бұрын

kzread.info/dash/bejne/haZhz8qEosiwodI.html

Always found the legion fascinating! Thank you for the documentary!

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.

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.

@eyesnapples6167

2 жыл бұрын

@Sid et alors ?

@plfr8541

2 жыл бұрын

@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.

@moloch4078

2 жыл бұрын

Sid c’est parce que tu as fait le narvalo 😂🤣🤌🏻 normal que tu sois punis petit garçon 🙌🏻👌🏻

@ThePoshPrince

2 жыл бұрын

Il est passé de sergent à brigadier chef ? Il s'est pas un peu fait niquer dans l'histoire ?

@plfr8541

2 жыл бұрын

@Sidcommentaire de gamine élevée à la wesh. Un dico d'argot vous sera utile.

Messieurs, force et honneur, elite de prestige,,, je vous présente mes plus grand et humbles respect, Cathy 🙏👍🕊️

Thanks for the English subtitles ! 👍♥️

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

@holdfast7657

6 жыл бұрын

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.

@q.taylor2921

6 жыл бұрын

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...

@calumbartlett5780

5 жыл бұрын

At least you had the guts to try - and you got a hell of a story out of the experience too!

@nobodynobody7713

5 жыл бұрын

@Sasha Pushkin The fuck is wrong with you, frog?

@kylehappney6759

5 жыл бұрын

Sasha Pushkin haha. I’m a 21 year old American who runs a 2 mile in 12:22. 😂🤯

Be happy all ways respect you Franch guy's good jobs thanks

🇵🇱Vive La Legion🇵🇱

@vadimaxx

3 жыл бұрын

🇨🇵🇨🇵🇨🇵🇨🇵🇨🇵🇨🇵🇨🇵

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.

@geezerp1982

Жыл бұрын

You mean triators

@HydraDominatus420

Жыл бұрын

@@geezerp1982 Bro, you got so mad you forgot to check the spelling 😂

@US_ARMY_25_INF._DIV.

Жыл бұрын

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...….

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

4 жыл бұрын

@reshi p cowardass ?? surrender joke lol open ur eyes

@sayzen4588

3 жыл бұрын

@@natekhuertas8895 Shud up fucking idiot learn french history before speak, fucking idiot.

@legionary3519

3 жыл бұрын

@@natekhuertas8895 Im sorry, what was your comment? I don't understand.

@tibsky1396

3 жыл бұрын

@@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

@tibsky1396

3 жыл бұрын

@@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.

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!

@steve19745

5 жыл бұрын

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

@grobsop6688

4 жыл бұрын

It is not that hard to get in if you just train prior to going

@chrisyboy666

3 жыл бұрын

If your family talked you out of you wouldn’t have survived any way...

@SuperMrHiggins

3 жыл бұрын

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.

@user-er1re4ro6j

3 жыл бұрын

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!

Am happy for Vafaina..God bless you all.MOTIVATED.

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.

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

You can hear "Kurwa" everywhere, even from french officers. I sense strong polish influence here :)

@lolalafayette9647

4 жыл бұрын

@Trunks_ _NRV polish

@justinaspovilauskas3378

4 жыл бұрын

@@lolalafayette9647 It can be both btw

@camperiv1

4 жыл бұрын

@@justinaspovilauskas3378 Slavoc is Polish and a fervent catholic as they called him in the film

@Crusaderglenn

4 жыл бұрын

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.

@newlifenowife3522

4 жыл бұрын

..it s like ; shit ; or ; fuck ; in the usa,, maybe bullocks in the uk.....my russian -polish uncle said it sometimes....

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

@MyKaddy420

3 жыл бұрын

Timestamp?

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.

I'm retired USN, met a Legionaire in Toulon. I was thoroughly impressed.

Respect to the legion... (US Navy 81 - 03)

@tonyffessm233

7 жыл бұрын

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

@thatguy22441

7 жыл бұрын

Same here. US Army '01-'09.

@okapmeinkap7311

7 жыл бұрын

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.

@alansparks8199

7 жыл бұрын

Well said, Tony, God Bless

@okapmeinkap7311

7 жыл бұрын

Alan Sparks. wipe the shit off your mouth.

OUTSTANDING DOCUMENTARY.. SIMPLE, STRAIGHT FORWARD, NO HOLLYWOOD... A+

What a thoroughly excellent documentary 👍

respect to my homies the French at Lafayette compound. Afghanistan 2008-2010. it was an honor to had worked together with you all.

@denethp6612

5 жыл бұрын

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.

Era o meu sonho de ir para a legião.nuca do ver condições.Deus ilumine a todos

A lot of respect for these men.

WONDERFUL VIDEO i'M EX ROYAL Navy but this is toug game to play well done and thank you heroes of tle mond

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.)

@romainhanchard8512

4 жыл бұрын

Pour les gars du grand 3 tombés en leur mémoire...

Great documentary...greetings from Slovenia

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...

I respect that they dont call them terrorists but proud fierce fighters

Watching from Jamaica peace 🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲

The strength of a warrior is not in how he fights, but what he fights for.

@johdasingh7088

6 жыл бұрын

Well said sir, purpose of battle is fuel for soliders Sikh Army

@strong4865

5 жыл бұрын

wrong , wrong unless a leader . so wrong

@baret9146

5 жыл бұрын

Have you ever been in the army before? because your statement doesn't make any sense whatsoever.

@baret9146

5 жыл бұрын

@@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.

@korazeyub8364

4 жыл бұрын

@@baret9146 you sound like you don't even live on Earth lol

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

@gostavoadolfos2023

7 ай бұрын

You don't have to speak French to join.

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.

@user-ck5we6gn7p

2 жыл бұрын

В русской армии они бы погибли

@Ugryzh

2 жыл бұрын

He lie to have some free time :P

I lost it at Harrap's. God bless the legion.

Sound track is fantastic!

Im glad to see Lim made it. Love from SD brother.

@ivandimitrov3812

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, but unfortunately at the end of the video the narrator says that Lim was kicked off because his impulsive behaviour.

"rasage, smik smik smik lit sont fait ! “ 😂😂😂

I LOVE YOU !!! 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?

@gudrunlarasveinsdottir5378

5 ай бұрын

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 ❤️ 💙 ♥️

Les français qui viennent pour lire les commentaires, on vous voit

@unefilledaujourdhui1703

4 жыл бұрын

Non c'est faux 👀

@mae_srmto7972

4 жыл бұрын

😂😂 J'suis cramer

@arnaudgauthier9888

4 жыл бұрын

. . .

@plorub3315

4 жыл бұрын

Fais chier...

@fabricealibert2323

4 жыл бұрын

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.

The legion are well known and elite....you can read their history in each country that they served.... congratz... greetings from Bali...

Just finished watching an older documentary on the Legion, nice to see a more recent one as a comparison to see what has changed.

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!

Parabéns aos legionários da França !...Deus os abençoe !

@geezerp1982

Жыл бұрын

do shut up !

We really ought to do something like this here in the USA.

@saracen5039

2 жыл бұрын

Why? The USA doesn’t even need it lol.

@kerpal321

2 жыл бұрын

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

@Turboy65

2 жыл бұрын

We're too busy installing bathrooms for those who don't identify as either male or female.

@tharindurukshan8309

2 жыл бұрын

Pussy usa army

@cortex8239

2 жыл бұрын

@@Turboy65 Boomer detected

The emphasis on the solidarity of the unit was very interesting to see.

BESTT ARMYY VIVAA FRACE RESPECT FROM ROMANIA.

@ad5047

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks bro

@efz629

4 жыл бұрын

Amazing. Seven words, four spelling mistakes. FFL is your path.

my 4th time watching this. Love it, want to be a part of something like this

Bongur !!! Merci !!! Bon apres midi toutes Les personees !!! From Nepal 🇳🇵

My uncle was in legion,i feel honored to have him there

@geezerp1982

Жыл бұрын

traitor

@gudrunlarasveinsdottir5378

5 ай бұрын

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. ❤

so awesome

@shadabfaydee8136

6 жыл бұрын

French Foreign Legion EASY PASSING TIPS Ryan hey you told in your video they select 40 out of 60 but here so much get rejected

@Xawsyt

6 жыл бұрын

Lost every war ? Maybe you go in school, it's better.

@cmonlad9531

6 жыл бұрын

Hellgee how did you rejected ?

@HariF94

6 жыл бұрын

thats the frensh army kzread.info/dash/bejne/haZhz8qEosiwodI.html

Absolutely amazing warriors

Learn key words. Like ambush. From ranks. Fire. Take cover. Volley. Protect ...

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

@gudrunlarasveinsdottir5378

5 ай бұрын

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 KZread 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.

3:33, nice captured German Pak-40 75 mm AT gun there

@invictus7940

6 жыл бұрын

yes french army used some germans captured materials between 1944-50, and many germans enlisted to the legion after the war.

The music direction is on point.. Chef kiss 😘👌

The most tuffest training exercises are the foren legion and for good reason it is .

The fellow at the beginning, is wearing a Black Kepi. Meaning; "Do NOT mess with this guy. Ever."

@mkdy218

6 жыл бұрын

Yes .. more senior ranks

@seattle418

6 жыл бұрын

What about if I DO mess with him ?

@AgedBacon

6 жыл бұрын

@seattle418 Well, you'll know if you can live without your arms

@DAN13LS70NE

6 жыл бұрын

Normally the Black kepi are reserved for the rank of Sergeant and higher. Caporal Chefs wear a white kepi with a gold band around it. However when you complete 15 years of service and have reached the rank of Caporal Chef you will be given the Kepi Noir.

@dejanbozanic1156

5 жыл бұрын

Ima Pseudonym Јесте кад је Србин 🇷🇸

Respect.

Thorough direct mentoring is the key towards a healthy lifestyle

It s all about pushing the limits ,honour,broderhood,excelence

"Légionnaire, tu es venu volontairement à nous. De ton gré, tu t’es engagé à servir avec Honneur et Fidélité… Comme tes anciens, tu serviras de toutes les forces de ton âme et, s’il le faut, jusqu’à l’ultime sacrifice, cette Légion devenue ta nouvelle Patrie, et tu conserveras toujours en ton coeur cette devise : Legio Patria Nostra."

@sayzen4588

4 жыл бұрын

Vive notre magnifique légion !!! :)

And I"m sure this is way more 'friendly' for the television than IRL. I've read veterans from famous units around the world stated the FFL's basic training is the toughest thing they ever did. They make you trim grass with Swiss Army scissors, line up entire squads for punches in the gut for unclean barracks, and all sorts of mind games designed to break down the weak links. The intensity is designed to break down people from the far corners of the earth with different backgrounds into a highly disciplined, elite fighting force of one purpose.

@lolalafayette9647

4 жыл бұрын

Thé new génération IS Lost because they became Weak with their easy live on thé occidental country

@gudrunlarasveinsdottir5378

3 жыл бұрын

And they use live amunitons when they crawl under barb wires and shit happens.

@asgarihanif

2 жыл бұрын

@@gudrunlarasveinsdottir5378 to be fair, the US does that too

@US_ARMY_25_INF._DIV.

Жыл бұрын

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...….

@tomservo5347

Жыл бұрын

@@US_ARMY_25_INF._DIV. It's the quiet ones that are usually legit and not to be messed with.

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

These guys are the real deal!