85 years ago: Foreign Legion regiment was constituted in France

85 years ago, on February 25, 1940, a Foreign Legion regiment was constituted in France. Its task was to defend the country against Nazi Germany during the first stage of the Second World War. A few weeks after its constitution, the men were heading for combat.

To learn more about the regiment, follow the link:
12th Foreign Infantry Regiment

La version française de cet article:
12e Régiment Etranger d’Infanterie

 

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