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Foreign Legion Saharan Motorized Companies in North Africa: History & Images

April 2, 2019 · Posted in 1cspl, 2cspl, 3cspl, 4cspl, history, legion

The famous four Foreign Legion Saharan motorized units were disbanded in Algeria, North Africa, in late March 1963. Their men, vehicles, traditional uniforms, and fanions were absorbed into two infantry regiments. The dream of many generations of young men – the Saharan legionnaire with his white kepi, V-shaped bandoleer, wide trousers, Saharan burnous cloak, and sandals – officially came to an end.

Legion’s youngest Saharan motorized company

August 22, 2014 · Posted in 4cspl, history

An almost unknown unit of the French Foreign Legion. An independent, autonomous motorized infantry company formed in 1955 to serve in Algeria during the Algerian War. A few months later, it became the 4th Legion Saharan Motorized Company (4e CSPL). The youngest of the four legendary Saharan motorized companies of the Foreign Legion.