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    Shrouded in mystery and prestige, the French Foreign Legion has cultivated a reputation for being as feared by its enemies as it is envied by its allies. The legionnaires come from across the world, prepared to serve a country that is not their own. Far from home, they are told the Legion is their family. But who are these soldiers and what motivates them? France 24 reporters, Claire Paccalin and Fanny Allard, joined the French Foreign Legion on operation in Mali to find out.
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  • @gregryans4649
    @gregryans4649 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4876

    When France opened up a public server and started a whole new clan.

    • @NoName-ew1mj
      @NoName-ew1mj 5 ปีที่แล้ว +66

      Greg Ryans With the help of all those who had this video randomly show up in their recommendations we can make this top comment

    • @trae6
      @trae6 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Lmao

    • @waglefar
      @waglefar 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      AYYYY LMAO

    • @cheeto8544
      @cheeto8544 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Haha you win today

    • @mulder801
      @mulder801 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Lmao, right dude hahaha

  • @Lexthebarbarian
    @Lexthebarbarian 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3696

    Is it only me, but there was a sadness and melancholy in their faces.

    • @SuperLn1991
      @SuperLn1991 5 ปีที่แล้ว +672

      I think they only look philosofic, calm and tired.

    • @decoykin1007
      @decoykin1007 5 ปีที่แล้ว +398

      Nah. It’s just music

    • @crouchingtiger2870
      @crouchingtiger2870 5 ปีที่แล้ว +416

      Probably towards the end of deployment, all burned out.

    • @James-cb7nb
      @James-cb7nb 5 ปีที่แล้ว +163

      Probably because they're treated like shjt

    • @TheBaesment
      @TheBaesment 5 ปีที่แล้ว +362

      At the end of the day, these are wayward men, distanced from the homes they used to know. I think that’s an ambient sadness that you can never truly leave behind.

  • @ultimathule9212
    @ultimathule9212 5 ปีที่แล้ว +239

    There is something really melancholic, humble and yet macho about the Legion. They have all of my respect.

    • @josephcosgroveF4fl
      @josephcosgroveF4fl 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      A must watch REP FEVER

    • @diegoaespitia
      @diegoaespitia ปีที่แล้ว

      not really. its the same as joining the military except the actual military wont look past ur mistakes

  • @shpontz
    @shpontz 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3420

    I'm a former FFL officer, I served 8 years with the 1st Foreign Cavalry (1er REC), including the first Gulf War, Africa and Bosnia. Glad to share a few facts about the Legion.
    It is important to understand first that the French Military is a very old institution, set as a professional force during the Middle Age, with core values coming from the code du chevalier (“knight’s code”), the Monarchy, Napoleon’s era, colonial empire and the decolonization period, WW1&2 etc. As a result, traditions, corps, missions and commitments are very diverse.
    For centuries, it has been a tradition in France to hire foreign volunteers in specific regiments within the Army framework. French Kings always had foreign troops to their service, usually coming from loyal or controlled vassal states or principalities (Swiss, German, Italian, Belgium etc). The Republic has simply maintained the tradition.
    Almost all officers (90%) of the Légion Etrangére (LE) are French, mostly from Saint-Cyr, except a small proportion coming from the ranks.
    The Legion is made of foreigners, is under regular Army command, with the same equipment and organization. The Legion is not a special force or a militia. It is an elite corps of the French Army with different people and adapted rule of procedure. Within the Army, there is a strong competition between the Legion and the Marines (Troupe de Marine, or “Coloniale” in French, which also belongs to Army).
    Regiments of the Legion are sprat among three Brigades of the Army: the 6th Light Armored Brigade (2nd REI, 1st REC, 1st REG and recently 13th DBLE back from Abu Dhabi), the 11th Parachute Brigade (2nd REP), the 27th Alpine Brigade (2nd REG) and overseas deployment (3rd REI in Guyana and DLEM in Mayotte island). An initial training Regiment (4th RE) and a small administrative and recruitment unit (1st RE) are directly under the command of the Foreign Legion Command (COMLE), headed by a Brigadier or Major General, simply nicknamed “Père Légion” (Father of the Legion…), who reports directly to the Army Chief of Staff
    Legionnaires are ABSOLUTELY NOT mercenaries; they don't fight for money (monthly wage, the "solde", is the same as in the Army), or for ideology, not even for French citizenship, which is difficult to get, unless you are wounded in combat (Français par le sang versé, “French by spilled blood”). They are volunteers under contract, to serve France, a country they hardly know, but they fight for the Legion: the motto is “the Legion is our fatherland” - Legio Patria Nostra in Latin. The Legion offers them a new start, a new identity, a family, with rules, discipline, limits and even a future. Contracting with the Legion does not imply to abandon your first nationality.
    Around 140 different nationalities are represented in this nearly 9000 strong force. On purpose, around 25% are francophone of even French origin but enlisted under a different nationality. All NCOs are from the ranks. Those highly professional NCOs are the true strength of the Legion. Few become officers. Women are not permitted.
    “Honneur et Fidélité” (honor & loyalty) are fundamental values when regular Army motto is “Honneur et Patrie”. A Legionnaire serves with HONOR, and is LOYAL to the Legion.
    In the Legion, traditions are very important, numerous and highly respected. They evolve slowly but regularly and are listed in the Recueil des traditions de la Légion Etrangère, set by a special committee. They include a specific uniform (with the famous Képi Blanc), the Boudin marching song (“We shall soon all perish according to tradition…”), the Code of Honor, slow pace marching and many, many more.
    Criminals are not accepted anymore, and there is a very serious and long check on each candidate, with Interpol assistance. Selection is very harsh, as there are up to 9 candidates for one “seat”, probably the highest rate worldwide for a conventional military force.
    The main strength of the Legion is its unique cohesion, based on people from different culture and background but under French military rule, all ready to start a new life and to fight for their new family: their comrades in arms from the Legion.
    Selection, training and equipment are important, but they would not make the difference without tradition and this “esprit de corps melting-pot”, which is unique to the Légion Etrangère.
    Vive la Légion !
    (long life to the Legion !)

    • @Epsillion70
      @Epsillion70 6 ปีที่แล้ว +115

      Legio Patria Nostra... From a Scotsman who also understands the "Auld Alliance" of 1295 AD... \I/...

    • @PARCE93
      @PARCE93 6 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      MrAtilla6666 Yes bad teeth can be a problem. They don’t want to have to spend a bunch of money on your bad teeth.

    • @armen9068
      @armen9068 6 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      shpontz In the video, he say that he signed a contract . Can you tell me on what period of time is signed the first contract ?
      After how much time you can leave the legion?

    • @captainflame8221
      @captainflame8221 6 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @123xyzSam is it you can ask for french citizenship after 5 years or you get it by getting wounded in fight

    • @captainflame8221
      @captainflame8221 6 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      @@armen9068 the contract is for 5 years, you cant leave the legion before your 5 year. you sign your contract in the selection period and you have to confirmed the signature when you pass all the selection it take like 7-14 days for finish all tests

  • @cliffdiymech3996
    @cliffdiymech3996 5 ปีที่แล้ว +299

    I saw legionnaires marching right past me in 1990 bastille day parade in Paris. I was very impressed with their marching and look. I remember nothing else about that parade except them, left an impression for sure.

    • @earlgrey9964
      @earlgrey9964 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I marched in two of those during my service, and you are right--we looked damned impressive!

  • @flamurmustafa522
    @flamurmustafa522 5 ปีที่แล้ว +972

    0:48 notice a man is sleeping. How tired should you be to sleep through all that noise and shaking. Respect to these men.

    • @Mikko_Hamalainen
      @Mikko_Hamalainen 5 ปีที่แล้ว +107

      Yeah, i was panzerjaeger too, and i promise you CV9030 is one of the places i have had some nicest sleep.

    • @rootsofold
      @rootsofold 5 ปีที่แล้ว +151

      You will easily fall asleep in those combat vehicles, its like a lullaby.. all the noise numbs you down and after figting in full gear you jump in the back again and its goodnight. The cv9040 is like a cradle

    • @kasperknutsen8283
      @kasperknutsen8283 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      @@rootsofold it looks comfortable to just lay back there and sleep after all that hard work and stress

    • @jhnshep
      @jhnshep 5 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      it's actually quite easy to sleep like that, as a para in 2rep fully equiped and ready to jump out of a plane I'd be drooling on my reserve parachute

    • @ianhinrichsendrummer2113
      @ianhinrichsendrummer2113 5 ปีที่แล้ว +33

      You've obviously never been in the Army - not saying that disrespectfully, but you will sleep anywhere. The army is not for people who need lots of sleep. During training our NCO's would roll their berets up and hit us over the head to wake us up - believe me it's a horrible way to wake up!

  • @avocadowarrior6872
    @avocadowarrior6872 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2244

    These men deserve nothing but my utmost respect and sympathy.
    Vive la France.

    • @Cordony366
      @Cordony366 6 ปีที่แล้ว +45

      These guys are mere mercenaries. They just kill for living, that's all.

    • @avocadowarrior6872
      @avocadowarrior6872 6 ปีที่แล้ว +99

      Allardyce No. That could be applied to some modern military forces working blindly for the figures that fuel war, but not this one, not anymore. They serve France only. These men came from nothing, with nothing and the legion gave them a chance to be honorable and earn a prosper life that they maybe have never known otherwise. Of course there will be people that join for the killing, but they won't last in there.

    • @Cordony366
      @Cordony366 6 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      Oh that's very honorable you know. Joining an army because no one else would take you. These men don't serve anything except their wallet.

    • @thespoontoad9054
      @thespoontoad9054 6 ปีที่แล้ว +44

      whether your view on them is positive or negative you must show respect to them from how far they've come and learnt from their mistakes.

    • @matthewct8167
      @matthewct8167 6 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      Vive le Legion !

  • @alexcheremisin3596
    @alexcheremisin3596 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2762

    A rather high percentage of slavs

    • @DcTbigkiller30
      @DcTbigkiller30 6 ปีที่แล้ว +386

      People from the Balkan's surely.

    • @KreizBreizh
      @KreizBreizh 6 ปีที่แล้ว +262

      Cause they don't want to serve for theirs pro-Putin countries.

    • @n1ghtmare724
      @n1ghtmare724 6 ปีที่แล้ว +939

      Most of them by their names are polish,Poland has nothing to do with Putin,stop watching CNN too.

    • @alexeygavrikov9472
      @alexeygavrikov9472 6 ปีที่แล้ว +81

      probobly Ukranian

    • @MrDaneuro
      @MrDaneuro 6 ปีที่แล้ว +190

      many polish, ucrainians and belorussians, few russians. been there, have seen it

  • @augustin5611
    @augustin5611 5 ปีที่แล้ว +165

    Un grand respect à nos légionnaires. Merci pour leur travail et le service qu'ils rendent à la France.

    • @trainerswash9904
      @trainerswash9904 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      For what literally? They sacrifice a lot as well to stay in the legion. Yes the legion gave them a lot. But just as with any army, it took away a lot as well

    • @joesmama8101
      @joesmama8101 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@trainerswash9904 it's because they do it all, plus the legion is a very harsh part of the army all while being strangers that's why we respect them

    • @patrickpaoli7328
      @patrickpaoli7328 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@augustin5611 thank you first for having serve , respect ! and thank you for sharing us your expérience in french foreign Legion 👍

  • @beyondbackwater4933
    @beyondbackwater4933 6 ปีที่แล้ว +368

    I did a 6 month deployment with my country's army and my partner left me the night I came home.
    It has made me really think about leaving and joining the French foreign legion, you can never get more loyalty than a friend you make in the military.

    • @deadthnx6870
      @deadthnx6870 5 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      man that's deep

    • @HiHello-wz6bx
      @HiHello-wz6bx 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Truth

    • @prredo
      @prredo 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      your partner? A girlfriend, or a 🏳️‍🌈 ?

    • @longjohnfredo8367
      @longjohnfredo8367 5 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      @@prredo Why are you asking?
      Do you want to be with someone from the foreign legion?

    • @prredo
      @prredo 5 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      LongJohn Fredo no thanks man, I’m straight. Bosnian armed forces are gay-free war machine 🇧🇦💪🏻

  • @alsenar2
    @alsenar2 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1537

    It is one thing to join an Army. But it is another thing to join a foreign army without any knowledge of its language and culture because you want to do something with your live.

    • @alsenar2
      @alsenar2 6 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      MEs61 i know

    • @MrBerkcan21
      @MrBerkcan21 6 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      Actually you don't need to learn French you can check it on their information website

    • @Hypocriticalx
      @Hypocriticalx 6 ปีที่แล้ว +94

      HeyMan You don’t need to know French when you apply. But you are expected to start learning French if you make ii

    • @crackshack2
      @crackshack2 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      french foriegn legion was founded in the 19th century.

    • @alsenar2
      @alsenar2 6 ปีที่แล้ว +37

      Yeah. You can apply without knowing French. But later when you are in basic training you need to learn french.

  • @epsilon-1138
    @epsilon-1138 5 ปีที่แล้ว +148

    People who came from deferent part of the world and watching each others back is called family... Respect from philippines...

    • @Arcaryon
      @Arcaryon 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It's truly impressive to see them all working together for a goal, sharing values, harships and cameraderie. It truly shows how much societies can learn from military organizations.

    • @helljumper6969
      @helljumper6969 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Related po kayo kay Lt. Col Harold Cabunoc?

    • @epsilon-1138
      @epsilon-1138 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@helljumper6969 yes sir

    • @jbarral6509
      @jbarral6509 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Aren't there are few Filipinos in the FFL

    • @mys.creator0508
      @mys.creator0508 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      possible po ba makapasok ang pinoy sa FFL sir?

  • @emmanuelmaduako2180
    @emmanuelmaduako2180 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1611

    This reminds me of the men of The Night’s Watch from Game Of Thrones :)

    • @manzygriff5117
      @manzygriff5117 6 ปีที่แล้ว +37

      its just like that here

    • @vinceetheve
      @vinceetheve 6 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      So true ! :D

    • @sargongilgamish1054
      @sargongilgamish1054 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      very true

    • @getsomekiwi9454
      @getsomekiwi9454 6 ปีที่แล้ว +33

      Except night watchs were crinimals they were forced but these soldiers going voluntary ( more like modern forceing pay bills )

    • @aames1089
      @aames1089 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I got a suicide mission vibe

  • @raphuscucullatus7845
    @raphuscucullatus7845 5 ปีที่แล้ว +503

    *The Foreign Legion*
    More french than most french, and they aren't really _french_ .

    • @christopherellis2663
      @christopherellis2663 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Le légion étrangère.

    • @paflamenace6513
      @paflamenace6513 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Sa c'est sur... Allez voir les génies des cités...

    • @rays8521
      @rays8521 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@paflamenace6513 Ou les Keyboard warriors pensant défendre leur culture en crachant dessus.

    • @AB-lx4rl
      @AB-lx4rl 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      RAYS exactement ! C’est incroyable

    • @eliottteubner8270
      @eliottteubner8270 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I am french and this statement is actually true

  • @Vkhani12345
    @Vkhani12345 4 ปีที่แล้ว +52

    A legion that allows people regardless of origin to get a second chance, Its amazing to see this being around

    • @philcassidy3823
      @philcassidy3823 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Not really. It should be "regardless of origin so long you are European"

    • @Courrier_
      @Courrier_ ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@philcassidy3823 huh?

    • @fabs8498
      @fabs8498 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@philcassidy3823 no

  • @jordanezm
    @jordanezm 4 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    I joined to the french foreign legion, but as someone there said 'if you are looking for peace and love, don't come here' so that was the reason I left there, it was not my place. I really admire those who are there because they have been through a lot and I know how painful is.
    Whoever wanna join, I wish my best :)

    • @Andrei-ld3gw
      @Andrei-ld3gw 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      wth is wrong with your DP

  • @alexdurand7633
    @alexdurand7633 4 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    This guy at 3:25 broke my heart... Damn I'm proud to be French

    • @BullsBooyachaka
      @BullsBooyachaka 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Bc of a foreign soldier who got left by his wife?

  • @lhaviland8602
    @lhaviland8602 4 ปีที่แล้ว +97

    Italian: "I tried to get into the army at home but it's a bit crap"
    Ioooool

    • @xSal2oHD
      @xSal2oHD 4 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      I'm italian , he meant that here is very hard to join the army

    • @xSal2oHD
      @xSal2oHD 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      ​@@VentureHolly italian army needs very few soldiers , and too meny people apply for it , so the selection is very hard , they take only the best

    • @daniele5133
      @daniele5133 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@VentureHolly yea

    • @xSal2oHD
      @xSal2oHD 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@VentureHolly people who fail use tu say this , in my opinion it's just an excuse

    • @mehmet-zd4jm
      @mehmet-zd4jm 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      He just means it's just corrupt as many other armies

  • @paulrindt3462
    @paulrindt3462 5 ปีที่แล้ว +195

    1:49 After not winning the premier league for the 10th consecutive season, Hugo Lloris decidet to join the French Foreign Legion.

    • @nacimsouni8539
      @nacimsouni8539 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Lol maybe he is going to win the CL.
      But you are right, if he doesn't, he will join the legion

  • @marclayne9261
    @marclayne9261 4 ปีที่แล้ว +37

    My father fought with the Legion, in Indochina...1950--53...I still have his maroon beret w/ silver clasp, and many photos....

    • @geremlord9002
      @geremlord9002 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      sois très fier de t'on père. se qu'ils ont vécu la bas était le avant du Vietnam . ils ont vu l'horreur. bravo a t'on père

  • @richardgeorge8612
    @richardgeorge8612 5 ปีที่แล้ว +490

    I think people misunderstand the Legion, thinking that they are just gung ho mercenaries, when in fact they are highly trained professional soldiers that are deployed across the globe to promote peace, and yes a great degree of risk and sacrifice for themselves ans their families

    • @Akinlicious20
      @Akinlicious20 5 ปีที่แล้ว +63

      To promote peace? Wuhahahaha. Next joke Richard.

    • @zyriab5797
      @zyriab5797 5 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      "they are highly trained professional soldiers" I know mercenaries who are exactly that. But it is true that they aren't mercenaries, they are part of a country's army and serve France/NATO.

    • @adonisguy3243
      @adonisguy3243 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      It's about money and adventure!

    • @JohnDouille
      @JohnDouille 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @Yo Ming they're not lmao

    • @SolvedNC
      @SolvedNC 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @Yo Ming Definitely not mercs since being a merc is illegal is France.

  • @universal_wisdom3416
    @universal_wisdom3416 5 ปีที่แล้ว +47

    Most military men are folks who just didn’t have it easy in life, and they want SOMETHING to fight for. A Purpose. Much respect, Vive Le France 🇫🇷

  • @imswanronson3558
    @imswanronson3558 5 ปีที่แล้ว +368

    They even have the cliché token American lol

    • @uninterruptedrhythm4104
      @uninterruptedrhythm4104 5 ปีที่แล้ว +46

      Well they did say they have soldiers from many countries around the world

    • @joellaz9836
      @joellaz9836 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I'm Swan Ronson
      But where’s Beni?

    • @Meepmeep888
      @Meepmeep888 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I'm Swan Ronson hence the “foreign” part in their name

  • @andrewfelcey5675
    @andrewfelcey5675 6 ปีที่แล้ว +861

    They all looked sad !!!! No disrespect !!!!

    • @joelperez-mt4bi
      @joelperez-mt4bi 6 ปีที่แล้ว +223

      Andrew Felcey No one ever raised their boys to be a soldier.

    • @Sadprince298
      @Sadprince298 6 ปีที่แล้ว +255

      Yes ...no family ,no children ,no real life.Yes,they are heroes but it´s different life of soldier

    • @ke8814
      @ke8814 6 ปีที่แล้ว +51

      Heroes to who? War isn't black and white.

    • @johnlatvian8708
      @johnlatvian8708 6 ปีที่แล้ว +68

      Heroes how? Just because they fill the void left by French men to mop up again another mess that started somewhere in some former French colony? ...

    • @NemesisBaneOfGod
      @NemesisBaneOfGod 6 ปีที่แล้ว +39

      The french foreign legion always was comprised of mostly outsiders of France,Slavs,Africans,Russians other West Europeans even Asians.Since it's inception.

  • @okinawatim3421
    @okinawatim3421 5 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    Respect from the Marines

  • @DomnulSarb
    @DomnulSarb 4 ปีที่แล้ว +259

    Look at the faces of these people. They're all broken.

    • @salahad-dinyusufibnayyub4810
      @salahad-dinyusufibnayyub4810 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      yep

    • @relaxingbelief773
      @relaxingbelief773 4 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      Totally exhausted, respect

    • @nico-zt9od
      @nico-zt9od 4 ปีที่แล้ว +38

      Na just tired and the music makes it dramatic

    • @quentinfoy9350
      @quentinfoy9350 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      War is not beautifull bro it's not a Hollywood movie...

    • @tubefreakmuva
      @tubefreakmuva 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Yeah, they are building character, strength and reliance. I guess it's better to have a hard life and get rewards than staying a snot nose little kid. Hats off to these guys.

  • @illychnikolaiovitch564
    @illychnikolaiovitch564 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    The FFL made a man out of me

  • @CC0278
    @CC0278 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Just got back from providing medical support for the French desert commando course in Africa, these guys are amazing people and definitely all badasses

  • @slbdnkrmpc9951
    @slbdnkrmpc9951 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    A guy from my country died serving in the Legion, and every year French embassy sends someone to visit his grave his family and to bring flowers to his grave.

  • @maireaddoyle432
    @maireaddoyle432 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    These are great soldiers who join from around the world, I've great respect for them, love from Ireland 🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪

  • @b.entranceperium
    @b.entranceperium 5 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    I'm a US military veteran and I give these guys mad respect. The overall atmosphere brought back memories.

  • @nohhh2874
    @nohhh2874 5 ปีที่แล้ว +51

    I don't have home. I cried 😭😭😭😭

    • @perdidoenbolivia134
      @perdidoenbolivia134 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      So dramatic lol

    • @Gonken88
      @Gonken88 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Have your hormones checked..

    • @emmethivalski5325
      @emmethivalski5325 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      i am a victim of the secret services and don't cry..

  • @MCshadr217
    @MCshadr217 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Like the Special forces, they don't just let anyone in. They weed you out. The training isn't as extreme, no way. But for the legion, for a regiment so revered, team work is everything. They're called the legion, because it requires perfect cohesion.

  • @Ray-md9nr
    @Ray-md9nr 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    That look on their eyes, I've seen it before, broken hearts, shattered souls, tired backs, sad stories, but all reconstructed by an ideal, a dream, a hope for a better day.

  • @maheshparameswaran7360
    @maheshparameswaran7360 6 ปีที่แล้ว +196

    Proud of these men
    atleast they did not choose the wrong path

    • @DAVIDHAU0323
      @DAVIDHAU0323 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      you dont know their past

    • @maheshparameswaran7360
      @maheshparameswaran7360 6 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      Dayvidlun
      wat u got to say of those motherfuckers who hav joined isis aka daesh or any other terrorist group.
      so one should not even compare these soldiers with those unwanted ppl.

    • @maheshparameswaran7360
      @maheshparameswaran7360 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Re nato
      My Bad my mstk i never had the intention to compare These Soldiers.

    • @AR-ml9eo
      @AR-ml9eo 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Actually the Legionaries are like ISIS mercenaries, perhaps worse since they just sell their services to French imperialism. They join for the kick of killing.

    • @lebigeon
      @lebigeon 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@AR-ml9eo you alright in the head ? Cuz you can't compare the two

  • @christopherellis2663
    @christopherellis2663 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    He smiles,
    with tears in his eyes,
    Il sourit,
    les larmes aux yeux

  • @robertnewell4054
    @robertnewell4054 4 ปีที่แล้ว +179

    *The French Foreign Legion is an example of diversity that WORKS*

    • @pazu_513
      @pazu_513 4 ปีที่แล้ว +83

      Anything works under strict discipline and hirerchical structure.

    • @robertnewell4054
      @robertnewell4054 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @pazu_ ..... perhaps, but when I look at the 1972 Alabama Red Wave , all white & led by the most intense disciplinarian, Coach Bear Bryant vs John McAy’s USC Trojans & it’s racially mixed Team .... with all things being equal the Team with the greatest diversity won in such a overwhelming fashion that the following season Alabama started recruiting Black players.

    • @badb0x
      @badb0x 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      diversity that pays differently each individual for the same Job .
      Works only for the one who chooses to join the FFL , reasons - Criminal or Low skilled person .
      for his superiors Works too - they have the Personal to achieve them goals .

    • @theblitz6838
      @theblitz6838 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@robertnewell4054 You shouldn't compare the army with a sports team tho.

    • @robertnewell4054
      @robertnewell4054 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @The Blitz .... then you, with all due respect, know nothing about Sports in the USA. & it’s relationship, In particular, with American Football. For context I come from a Legacy Gold Star Family.... hell even my Bride did 12 years herself. My Pops wasCWO3 USN(ret) four of eight siblings served, etc, etc, etc. I can attest emphatically that
      American Football “IS THE LAST GREAT VESTIGES TO PREPARE YOUNG•MEN FOR WAR” .... that was
      a direct quote from one of my HS Coaches. From language to preparation from my experience there is a direct
      crossover & correlation.

  • @normanvolion2273
    @normanvolion2273 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    They remind me of my days in the Marine Corps!! I felt a part of them as they spoke! God Bless! 🙏🙏🙏

  • @francinesicard464
    @francinesicard464 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Whatever their reason for joining the FFL, those men deserve our respect. May they all come back in one piece.

  • @josephkush1032
    @josephkush1032 6 ปีที่แล้ว +78

    Respect to my Russian brothers in the FFL

  • @pirate5019
    @pirate5019 5 ปีที่แล้ว +37

    Reminds me of Militaires Sans Frontières and Diamond Dogs from MGS.

    • @geantvertnounours
      @geantvertnounours 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      I think that the Foreign Legion had an influence on Outer Heaven, yes.

    • @emmethivalski5325
      @emmethivalski5325 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      just militaires sans frontièers

  • @akashpatel3085
    @akashpatel3085 4 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    I want to join legions so bad, since I want second chance in my life, I think this is the best job I would ever have❤️

    • @f.dmcintyre4666
      @f.dmcintyre4666 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Do it.................Bless....................

  • @KGDHMF
    @KGDHMF 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I can actually feels this within my heart.

  • @ZaediusRA1000
    @ZaediusRA1000 5 ปีที่แล้ว +83

    Their sacrifice is incredible. They leave everything behind, some of them leave parents, children and wives back home to go fight for a country that isn't theirs.
    Their stories are often just as incredible as their devotion to serve in an elite corps which will help them belong to a second family. You hear of guys who would walk from Ethiopia to go to France on foot, to serve.
    A ragtag band of misfits who fit in together far from home.
    Merci pour tout camarades.

    • @bboysergiorock
      @bboysergiorock 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Well, I want to do the same thing but join the SEALs. Long way to go but if I work hard enough I think I'll make it.

    • @ZaediusRA1000
      @ZaediusRA1000 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@bboysergiorock I wish you all the grit and never-give-up attitude you'll need to walk that path. Prepare yourself, challenge yourself, push back your limits everyday progressively and redefine what's possible. And remember the only easy day was yesterday

    • @bboysergiorock
      @bboysergiorock 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@ZaediusRA1000 Appreciate it, brother

    • @viciousrage5548
      @viciousrage5548 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      ZaediusRA1000 I was thinking of going for it. I’ve got nothing in the place I’m in. I need a purpose in life. Sure I can just enlist in my army but there’s a special group of people that can call themselves legionaries. A part of european history.

    • @cpi3267
      @cpi3267 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@viciousrage5548 So?

  • @UsamaBeenHidin
    @UsamaBeenHidin 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    What hurts me the most about this video, and all military videos, is so many people if not all forget. These men and women, go out, get dirty, bloody, injured, they go out of there way to protect their people, values and ethics or want to start a better life. We as a society need to be more involved with how we treat our military, it’s just disgusting how so many people day to day don’t even sit down and think about these individuals, they are truly good people. Every military person, friend and family I’ve talked to is always down to Earth. They understand how important life is and so many civilians both adults and teenagers need to sit down from time to time and just be thankful for people like this. I understand their are holidays and remembrance days but all that quickly gets swept under. Be thankful for these people. Besides the politics, these people are hero’s, I do not care what negative garbage you say, they are hero’ s and I’m thankful for them. All across the world, America, France, Canada, Germany all of them.

    • @lirazel2001
      @lirazel2001 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Your comment reminds me of the lyrics of Buffy Sainte-Marie's song "Universal soldier"

  • @tenaciouscraig
    @tenaciouscraig 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I see sadness in many of their eyes

  • @ruslang4794
    @ruslang4794 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Jaroslav, Vladislav, Andrei. I can hear Hardbass in the background

    • @Rahmatow
      @Rahmatow 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Adriana Mirela it doesn't matter in this case. I find this sad people of Eastern Europe are serving foreign legion

    • @easygame6552
      @easygame6552 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Rahmatow why

  • @danielrico3352
    @danielrico3352 6 ปีที่แล้ว +47

    Respect! Greetings from Mexico.

    • @JerryDaBes
      @JerryDaBes 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Why doesn't mexico respect their military?

    • @OfficerKD6-37
      @OfficerKD6-37 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@JerryDaBes we do, the only thing we don't respect is the goverment. I think you confused the military with the police, those guys don't deserve any respect

    • @francinesicard464
      @francinesicard464 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      They learn discipline and respect the hard way, and fighting side by side in the most dangerous war zones around the world knowing their life depends on each other can only cement their relationship They look after each other.

  • @Christian-cy4bm
    @Christian-cy4bm 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This is pure humanity

  • @FoxtrotPictures
    @FoxtrotPictures 6 ปีที่แล้ว +135

    Legio Patria Nostra. Vive la France

  • @timw5108
    @timw5108 5 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    This is one of the best military forces in the world.
    When one of France's former colonies calls up Paris for help with extremists, guerillas, rebels, they hope the French government sends the Legion.

    • @blindtherapper2470
      @blindtherapper2470 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Really?

    • @vlepiez
      @vlepiez 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @Last Earthbender They are NOT expendable. They are respected, they are a huge investment, the Legion own and manage itself a retirement home and they will bury you with military honor if you die 45 years after having serving the legion.

    • @synkaan2167
      @synkaan2167 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @Last Earthbender There is a lot of French in the legion and they are not expendable, you don't know what you are talking about...

    • @earlgrey9964
      @earlgrey9964 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      And when Zaire (Belgian Congo) needed help, Belgium said no way....so France sent us (2me REP). We jumped in and cleaned house.

    • @anthonylafayette4385
      @anthonylafayette4385 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@earlgrey9964 ...The Belgians were sent to Zaire in operation Dragon Rouge in 1964 to rescue hostages and were also at Kolwezi in 1978 with the Legion rescuing hostages. Stick to tea you idiot.

  • @andersjacobsson9798
    @andersjacobsson9798 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    *these men deserves my humble respect *Vive Le France* Sincearly Andy ex,elitesoldier

  • @squarebobspongepants3630
    @squarebobspongepants3630 5 ปีที่แล้ว +322

    If you want a life with kids and a wife don't become a soldier, trucker or pilot.

    • @oliviajrh390
      @oliviajrh390 5 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      SquareBob SpongePants My dad is trucker but inside of Germany so it’s fine

    • @deadundead19
      @deadundead19 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Or a cop.

    • @daniel6009
      @daniel6009 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @BlackWhite 1903 wtf is wrong with you

    • @daniel6009
      @daniel6009 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      @BlackWhite 1903 you don't know him or his family, you are in no position to judge. Just because u might have experienced your mother cheating on your dad, doesn't mean his mother would do the same. 😂👌🏻

    • @omaraguirre296
      @omaraguirre296 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      And viceversa
      That's way I'm becoming a soldier!

  • @EUTalks
    @EUTalks 5 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    One thing is sure about the Legion: they have excellent P.R.

  • @TheLbroad1253
    @TheLbroad1253 5 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    I have a great deal of respect for those men

  • @xmanxmas5778
    @xmanxmas5778 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Im joining next year wish me luck

  • @freddyfox5002
    @freddyfox5002 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I can tell from 1st hand experience that these guys are as though as they come. Served beside them for 3 month. Many were foreigners with criminal issues, but they did everything for their legion. Much respect.

  • @anaussie8830
    @anaussie8830 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Big RESPECT for these heros.

  • @nlas6136
    @nlas6136 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    French Foreign is mixed, french and strangers in order to serve a cause... It's a beautiful force... Mes respects mon commandant.
    À French guy. Peace...

  • @totesfleisch258
    @totesfleisch258 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    It was my Lifestyle, the Legion believed in me, my own country didnt, but france did, so now france is my country and i will die for them!

  • @nirmalbashyal2478
    @nirmalbashyal2478 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Much love and respect from Nepal❤

  • @RJ-ns6gf
    @RJ-ns6gf ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The best thing is that when u join legion u have brothers in many countries

  • @Epsillion70
    @Epsillion70 6 ปีที่แล้ว +218

    Légion étrangère française ... Respect!

    • @Epsillion70
      @Epsillion70 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Not all of them are French that do the dirty work... Hahaa

    • @yolfio3873
      @yolfio3873 6 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Persian User We are terrorist only if you are from daesh , aqmi or al quaida

    • @beach26
      @beach26 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Q: What's the motto of the French Army?
      A: Stop, drop, and run!

    • @fulse1856
      @fulse1856 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@worththewatch1517 yes we give you internet and a PC. And all French technologies.

    • @mageofsin
      @mageofsin 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Vive la France.

  • @antonio6779
    @antonio6779 4 ปีที่แล้ว +44

    Soap Mctavish - "I joined the army because of free food and a bed"

  • @johnnybushman651
    @johnnybushman651 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thanks for all you do , it’s a hard life but there are men who were born to do it .
    Nothing but up most respect 💯

  • @ganiopro
    @ganiopro 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Merci à tous messieurs, thanks to all of you, every country in the world is jealous of our Army because of you guys. Vous nous faites honneur, nous sommes très fiers de vos services rendus !

  • @gabrieldomert1964
    @gabrieldomert1964 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I am not from France, but I am proud of you all nevertheless. 👍

  • @LighterBen
    @LighterBen 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Giacamo i know that feeling same thing in croatia

    • @nc6379
      @nc6379 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Istina brate

    • @DM-qr8zi
      @DM-qr8zi 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Going there in 2-3 years max, if they chase me more for credit ill have to leave country, ukrali ste nam snove judini sinovi..

  • @Arcaryon
    @Arcaryon 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    In a way we are all part of a legion. Strangers working together for our own good and the good of our families and out future. Long live the legion. Long live our shaded human civilization.

  • @hafizfirliansyah7784
    @hafizfirliansyah7784 6 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Best Elite Soldiers around the Globe join French Foreign Legion.

  • @hesselbleeker6353
    @hesselbleeker6353 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Strongest army in the world

  • @Thrusthamster
    @Thrusthamster 4 ปีที่แล้ว +68

    When I was in the army, I was the guy in the back at 0:59

    • @koikptet
      @koikptet 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Strong sleeper

  • @TheBaesment
    @TheBaesment 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Such rich characters. Would be a great episodic tv show.

  • @spycrab5227
    @spycrab5227 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    So it is basically Zansibarland or Outer Heaven irl but with more clean work? And less metal gears?

    • @Warptenlololol
      @Warptenlololol 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Kojima took a huge inspiration from the FFL, yes.

  • @someone9504
    @someone9504 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    C'est magnifique d'entendre les vraies raisons de l'engagement à la légion car c'est la VERITAS et après je pense que d'autres valeurs que les besoins premiers viennent se greffer sur ces raisons. Au final, cela fait plaisir de les voir témoigner avec le sourire....même si c'est compliqué d'être légionnaire...

  • @wolf487Gaming
    @wolf487Gaming 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So i took my asbav last week past and was denied becuase of plurisy im kind of depressed and now looking at These guys

  • @Lsi581
    @Lsi581 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I was in 2rei now I’m back living in England wish I had never left

  • @djk3420
    @djk3420 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    MUCH RESPECT! Excellent clip!

  • @kirstinetermansen7234
    @kirstinetermansen7234 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    These men, are respected

  • @JoshuaRinaldi
    @JoshuaRinaldi 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    i will going into france someday and join legion etrangere someday.
    wish me luck

    • @JoshuaRinaldi
      @JoshuaRinaldi 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @asi nie ci i wish you lucky too

  • @maheshparameswaran7360
    @maheshparameswaran7360 6 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    These men should b proud of themselves

  • @rogerfournier3284
    @rogerfournier3284 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    WE ARE IN THIS TOGETHER!

  • @jamesmcdermott9275
    @jamesmcdermott9275 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    It always come through with the FFL, the guys are always honest true strong guys when it all boils down.

  • @mysteryone1195
    @mysteryone1195 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    So beautiful yet so sad.

  • @napalmglop1
    @napalmglop1 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    France is your country now brothers!

    • @pierrecadiou3660
      @pierrecadiou3660 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Mighty Fist Of Zeon! The legion is France. They learn the French, they have the French flag on the shoulder. They fight for France. And nothing else.

  • @leecount8421
    @leecount8421 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Now I have less than 12 months here in the British Military. Here it's not what you know it's who you blow. As soon as I'm finished here I'm knocking on the gates and joining the Legion.

    • @jsguiraud356
      @jsguiraud356 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Lee Count you can’t broke your contract?

    • @laamkanekhashi4884
      @laamkanekhashi4884 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Lee count
      that is so bad in uk military??acording to ur statement..... if it like blow then ffl also may blow ...they r same field

  • @zbigniewstonoga802
    @zbigniewstonoga802 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Guy at 3:05 just tells you how it is

  • @lesbonieslesbonies1267
    @lesbonieslesbonies1267 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Ces gars là sont plus français que moi.Respect.These guys are more french than me.Respect.

  • @ulrickbell9409
    @ulrickbell9409 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Love the soundtrack

  • @jenn.i5103
    @jenn.i5103 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    We send love, joy and happiness. Justice will prevail in love and respect for all you beautiful soldiers. My family are old Normand soldiers….😎🙏🏻 🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋 wings of life

  • @JD-po3yl
    @JD-po3yl 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    What’s the background music?

  • @victor6563
    @victor6563 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Respect aux légionnaires 🇨🇵💪

  • @Dwight511
    @Dwight511 6 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    There is no individual in the Legion, one soldier is part of a whole yes. Same applies to almost all the armed forces in the world. Without uniformity and brotherhood there is no military.

  • @giovalleyk
    @giovalleyk 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    1:05 ptn on a retrouvé Benzema

    • @asdepique8716
      @asdepique8716 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Cest drôle haha

    • @jeancule4251
      @jeancule4251 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      1:49 lloris fusionné avec chiellini

    • @bernardtapie1092
      @bernardtapie1092 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Benzema c'est l'inverse du légionnaire.
      Un vrai cafard

  • @rocket6173
    @rocket6173 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thank you for clearing that up! I knew about the legion but I never knew what the f it was all about. I thought it was like a band of brothers a bit like the nights watch in GOT, a second chance in life sort of thing. I knew people could join but its just how it was described to me.

  • @munli7755
    @munli7755 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Respect from NZ, my namesake served too, still remembered save the last dance for me, last round. The Invincibles forever, forever, Lt Sooky.

  • @KOTYAR1
    @KOTYAR1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    First time I heard lingua franca with a Russian accent.
    Strangely, I'm glad I could pick it up.

  • @somniato7759
    @somniato7759 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Respect.

  • @leecountffl9826
    @leecountffl9826 5 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    3 months left in the British army, and then off to France to enlist in the French foreign legion.
    Legio Patria Nostra

    • @leecountffl9826
      @leecountffl9826 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@Dasistrite I have no idea what you're talking about my concern is soldering and not politics

    • @MilanVVVVV
      @MilanVVVVV 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@leecountffl9826 Soldering what? Your interest may not be politics, but you're serving politics. Better off on a farm my man if that's your thing of course. No disrespect, just stating my opinion.

    • @leecountffl9826
      @leecountffl9826 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@MilanVVVVV this may enlighten you how ever many soldiers like myself including colleagues of mine have been killed in action, so the majority may enjoy such freedoms as politics or free speech.

    • @VikingFitness00
      @VikingFitness00 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      are you there now?

    • @sausagejockyGaming
      @sausagejockyGaming 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Why would you abandon your own home military to fight in a foreign army?

  • @kealebogamolo6685
    @kealebogamolo6685 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Is it true you can apply whenever? Just as long as you apply in person at one their recruitment offices in France?

    • @eliaszoom7771
      @eliaszoom7771 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Kealeboga MOLO yeah, but they change your identity so youre kinda « secret » and that’s not that easy, its the hardest military to join

    • @kealebogamolo6685
      @kealebogamolo6685 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      VHNM Thank yoy. I'm thinking about applying and just trying to as much research as I can beforehand