On May 8, 2023, the French Foreign Legion units commemorated the 78th anniversary of the end of World War II in Europe, which came after the definitive overall surrender of Nazi Germany to the Allies, signed in Berlin. During the final battles in Europe in May 1945, three Legion units participated: the RMLE (3e REI now), 1er REC, and the 13e DBLE. See some images from the 2023 Victory in Europe Day celebrations.
2023 Victory in Europe Day: 1er RE in Puyloubier
A detachment of the 1st Foreign Regiment and 2023 Victory in Europe Day in Puyloubier, where the Legion’s Veteran Home is located.
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2023 Victory in Europe Day: 1er REC in Marseille
Porte d’Aix (a triumphal arch) in Marseille, and 2023 Victory in Europe Day of the 1er REC.
2023 Victory in Europe Day: 2e REI in Nimes
2023 Victory in Europe Day in Nimes, home to the 2e REI.
2023 Victory in Europe Day: 2e REP in Corsica
Calvi in Corsica, home to the famous 2e REP.
2023 Victory in Europe Day: 3e REI in French Guiana
2023 Victory in Europe Day in Kourou, French Guiana, garrison town of the 3e REI.
2023 Victory in Europe Day: GRLE in Paris
Val-de-Marne in Paris, home to the GRLE recruiting group, and 2023 Victory in Europe Day.
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