The RAF's French Foreign Legion
The RAF's French Foreign Legion

Author: G H Bennett

Publisher: A&C Black

Published: 2011-06-30

Total Pages: 285

ISBN-13: 1441189785

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An examination of the relationship between the Royal Air Force and the French Fighter pilots who flew for the RAF during WWII.

American Pilots in the RAF
American Pilots in the RAF

Author: Philip D. Caine

Publisher: Potomac Books

Published: 1993

Total Pages: 440

ISBN-13:

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The inspiring story of the U.S. citizens who fought and died in World War II long before their country entered the war. Drawn from interviews with dozens of surviving Eagles, from their letters and memoirs, and from official records of the squadrons -- and containing numerous photos from the pilots' personal collections -- the Eagles' story is a unique chapter in American military history.

The French Foreign Legion
The French Foreign Legion

Author: Douglas Boyd

Publisher: Ian Allen Pub

Published: 2010-01

Total Pages: 464

ISBN-13: 9780711035003

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The French Foreign Legion is an extraordinary and unique army, specifically created for foreign nationals wishing to serve in the French Armed Forces, but commanded by French officers. For nearly two centuries, adventure seekers or men on the run from all around the globe have found a home in the Foreign Legion and shed blood for France. In this book, author Douglas Boyd has been given unrivalled access to the Legion to tell its story from its inception in the 1830s, when it was primarily used to protect and expand the French colonial empire during the nineteenth century, but it has also fought in almost all French wars including the Franco-Prussian War and both World Wars. The Legion is today known as an elite military unit whose training focuses not only on traditional military skills, but also on its strong esprit de corps.

The History of the French Foreign Legion
The History of the French Foreign Legion

Author: David Jordan

Publisher: Spellmount, Limited Publishers

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 202

ISBN-13:

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This text presents a a fascinating journey into a military unit which is unique in the history of men-at-arms - the French Foreign Legion. It reveals the facts and reality behind this unit and its history in combat is descibed in full from its use in the conquest of Algeria in the 1840s to its role in the war against terrorism today.

Encyclopedia of Elite Forces in the Second World War
Encyclopedia of Elite Forces in the Second World War

Author: Michael E. Haskew

Publisher:

Published: 2007

Total Pages: 200

ISBN-13:

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The Second World War saw the formation and employment of a large number of specialist units in all the many theatres. The most celebrated Special Forces were the units such as the SAS, Long Range Desert Group and the American OSS but this book looks at the much wider spectrum. It embraces special-to-purpose formations such as the Chindits (in Burma), parachute forces (of Germany and the Allies), specially formed air force units such as the Dambusters, Hans-Ulrich Rudel's Tank Busting Stuka Squadrons, the US Flying Tigers and the Doolittle Raiders and Memphaisi Belle Bomber team. “ At sea the activities of the midget submarine crews, torpedo operators and the mighty German battleships are examined. “ All this and much besides make Elite Forces of the Second World War a thrilling, highly informative and most attractive book. “ AUTHOR: Michael E. Hawskew has been writing and researching military history subjects for 20 years. He is the editor of WWII History Magazine and is the author of The Sniper At War. He also served as editor of The World War II Desk Reference with The Eisenhower Center For American Studies. An expert on special forces activities during World War II, Mr. Haskew has written extensively on the topic. He lives in Chattanooga, Tennessee. SELLING POINTS: Satisfied the demand for books on Special Forces ands small specialist units, whether on land, sea or in the air. “ Covers all participants' elite forces, their actions and their commanders. 120 photos