55 years ago, in late 1970, last men of the French Foreign Legion returned from Central Africa, were they had been deployed to Chad as part of Operation Limousin – the first French operation of this scale since the end of the Algerian War. For the Legion, playing the leading role, it confirmed its ability to conduct prolonged interventions far from its bases, under demanding conditions and with limited resources. This website is the first medium, in France and beyond, to offer a complete and detailed study of the Legion’s involvement in this campaign.

To learn more about the campaign, follow the link:
Operation Limousin in Chad, 1969-1970

Le texte est également disponible en français :
L’opération Limousin au Tchad (1969-1970)