75 years ago, in late 1948, another airborne unit of the Foreign Legion was officially activated in France’s North Africa. Like its older sister unit, even the new one was to take part in the First Indochina War (1946-1954) in Southeast Asia. It would distinguish itself and become the most decorated French Army battalion to have fought there. Subsequently, back in North Africa, the unit transformed into a regiment, which would later be known as one of the best trained and action-ready operational formations in the world.

The articles dedicated to both units (the original battalion and the later regiment) have been entirely rewritten and supplemented with new, rare photos.

To discover their complete history, follow the link:
2nd Foreign Parachute Battalion