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After WWI ended in 1918, the soldiers were free to leave the French army, fighting for Polish independence against Russians and Ukrainians.
Royal Canadian Legion Polish Veterans Branch 418 sold a large portion of its St. Catharines property to townhouse developer Bevco, which is also constructing its new building.
The French Foreign Legion: once infamous, now fighting a new battle. In French Guiana’s rainforest, they’re tracking illegal gold miners destroying nature. DW joined them on their mission ...
Faction: The French Army The First World War In January 1914 the French Army had 47 divisions. The strength of the army consisted of 777,000 French and 46,000 colonial troops, in 21 regional corps ...
This is the 318th installment in the series. Read an overview of the war to date here and buy Erik’s new WWI trivia book here! AUGUST 30-SEPTEMBER 5, 1918: LENIN IS SHOT; BOLSHEVIKS UNLEASH RED ...
Rumor spread on social media suggests France deployed troops to Ukraine following comments by French President Emmanuel Macron.
The UAE is a hub for mercenaries in Africa and the Middle East. Now the Emirates want their own version of the French Foreign Legion. That may change how secret, private armies work in a legal ...
World War II veteran Emil G. Hirsch, 98, of Northbrook, received French Legion of Honor medal for his helping liberate France.
The French detachment was drawn from the French Foreign Legion, a well-known elite military corps.
New Delhi: Ahead of the Republic Day celebrations, an officer in the French Foreign Legion, Captain Loic Alexandre, expressed his honour and pride in being here in India for the celebrations. "We ...
Despite not being part of a combat unit in World War II, Charles Hardy captured dozens of POWs and took part in the Battle of the Bulge.