Warriors of the French Foreign Legion (Part 3/4) | Marine Reacts.

[@oskarn8mare188]

I married the ONLY daughter of an ex-Legionnaire and I am still alive, but dont ask me how.

[@JamesonsTravels]

Lol. Funny af and makes total sense.

[@900108Chale]

Rofl! You still alive bro?

[@gaantz7165]

@@900108Chale Doesn't seem to be

[@adammacleod925]

The reason they are so insanely loyal and effective is because a reputable organization gave these men a second chance. Nothing on Earth can generate more loyalty than a successful second chance.

[@rayasrayitas]

Yes, people may said crazy dudes, i say new brand soldiers ready to die for the man next to them.

[@pauljermyn5909]

Good answer

[@Bahamut998]

Not just second chance, but the fact that légion is like a family. A tough family but a family nonetheless. No other unit on earth is like this.

[@olivierdegrange2042]

Hi You are right. It's also because they choose very well people. They want to be successful at any cost because when you are received it's an honor.

[@teller1290]

Many join just to soldier and need no second chance. Maybe they had a DUI or didn't finish h.s. degree or some other roadblock.

[@romcr3630]

From a former legionnaire, friend of mine : "Legionnaires fight for France for only one reason : we gave our word we would, and France trained us, fed us, made us warriors. What is left of a man is only one thing, his word."

[@daeneydirusso4069]

That gave me chills

[@abc-iq9fk]

Motto of the legion: "Honour and Fidelity".

[@markpolo7374]

That's Hardcore I Love these Guys.I want to become one of them.

[@simonyoung1265]

What is a man..His word and his balls..break either and your in a world of pain..Legio,Patrick,Nostra.

[@markpolo7374]

A Real Man Never ever breaks His word,His word is his bond.Sometimes,That's all we have as Real men,Our Word.Thats Golden.

[@noegdoer]

In my group, 4 Russians, 1 Taiwanees, 2 Belgium’s, 2 Koreans, 1 Chinese,1 Canadian, and 1 Dutch (me) pulled through. Why? Because we weren’t those nationalities but we used our specific skills, we were Legion

[@kimmogensen4888]

Yes and that is why people from so many countries can work together. Nationalities are imaginary communities. It is the ability that makes humans able to work together in such large groups. Legionary becomes the new dominant imaginary communiti.

[@ommsterlitz1805]

Belgians and Canadians are the former French citizens that joined the legion since they lose it to enter

[@ShawShank-kr9wq]

That’s awesome man I envy the unique experiences and adventures you must have experienced, respect!

[@craiglarge5925]

United you stand, divided you fall.

[@ememe1412]

Watching these guys' training explains a lot of an old work colleague. He was French and ex-legionnaire. Told to me by the other Frenchmen colleagues with him on the night. Got in to a fight with two Algerians (in London) after a couple of racial insults exchanged. The guy fought against the two all over, on the ground, back up, him up, him down. One of the Algerians pulls out a knife and he still didnt back down. Got his stomach sliced and still carried on. The two finally ran off when he managed to pick up a 6ft wooden plank that held a sale sign and charged at them. When I saw the guy at work the following day, he told me he got sliced in the stomach then showed me the wound. It went from hip to hip, starting from a scratch on the right side getting to a deeper wound about an inch long on the left side. The guy had stitched the deep cut himself and taped the rest so he and the other guys wouldn't have to give a police statement at the hospital. When I asked why, he said he wont be able to bump in to them to return the favour if the police caught them. Mental state of mind.

[@greycultistx]

From what I’ve seen so far, these guys are the real f-ing deal. Tough as nails, put them just about anywhere. They don’t even fear death they welcome it.

[@markpolo7374]

I totally Agree. Some HardCore MF's. These are some Brave Guys.Much Respect.

[@lckgilmo43]

Part 4. I worked with a man many years ago named Bud Nygen, Vietnamese. He was a Legionare in the late fifties and early sixties. Toughest sombitch that he said he ever knew was his platoon Sargent from Sweden. He'd beat him, torcher him, then take care of him like a brother. There mascot was a human eyeball in a pickle jar that belonged to one of there officers. He was tortured then dismembered by the enemy for information. He told them absolutely nothing. Toughest sombitches on the planet ever.

[@pierrehachin6113]

The Legion won the Algerian war (historically true), de Gaulle lost the political battle. The documentalist's comments are not correct

[@pierrehachin6113]

I serve in the french army, the RLA, my regiment is born in 1954 during the battle of Dien Bien Phû. It is now a regular regiment with a foreign legion tradition and discipline

[@derkhawkins2575]

That is why they tried to kill him.

[@bretonbedouin]

Fully agree. Historians are affirmative. The legion won the war but it was very political in the end

[@genstudio7859]

@Quincy The Great you never know. He did a horrible treason, but you never know how much pression he could have had from some foreign power... that also supported under the radar the FLN..

[@genstudio7859]

@Quincy The Great yes it was. I do not judge him though, knowing that France is tied economically since a plan Mashrall or a bullshit of that kind. The USA are a true bully to other countries. Believe me I wish we did not walk in that Marshall shit swamp

[@simonquintrell8686]

I was a Legionnaire in the Section Milan, CCAS, 13 DBLE in Djibouti in the 80's. This is a pretty accurate series of videos. Arta Plage is the Commando Training Centre, I was anti-tanks so would only have gone there on the commando course.

[@Loiczzr]

Arta, c'est la ou ont etaient pour passer le PEG. 1 mois labas, on est revenu 1 fois a la caserne, le bohneur dune vrai douche etait magic !! C'etait en 89. Des gars de la 13 eme sont venue nous aider pendant les innondations, tu etais encore labas ?

[@wumao6797]

Just curious what is the pay like when you were a legionnaire? Do you get combat allowance when deployed into a war zone?

[@brendanukveteran2360]

The Legion is a state of mind that transcends Nationality - the legion is it's own nationality and brotherhood that just happens to be allied to France......they simply do their absolute best to carry out the mission - the Mission is sacred.

[@clement71620]

The Légion was not defeated in Algeria !

[@leneanderthalien]

That's true, and France was not defeat in Algeria: give it the independance was the right decision from the president Charles de Gaulle who understand that it was not possible to give french nationality to the Algerian natives because they enormous démography and they immense difference of culture (Algerian arab population did double in 30 years...), same analysis as Israël against the arab population of palestine...

[@roideschats8799]

It was precisely the fact that the French army was winning that was the problem! Because the political power (under pressure from the USA and the USSR) was looking for a way to get rid of Algeria. It ended with the failed putsch of 1961, and the massacre of European civilians in Oran.

[@Mr_Valentin.]

The real problem is in the decolonization movement, i just can't imagine all of africa got it's independence except for one...

[@robertnewell4054]

French Guiana was home of the infamous penal colony of Cayenne (French: Bagne de Cayenne), commonly known as Devil's Island (Île du Diable). It’s the setting for the Steve McQueen movie PAPILLON (Butterfly) .

[@Epsillion70]

For you Aussie's and Kiwi's. Being ANZAC Day today. Respect brother's. Definitely part IV.

[@vinorob]

Thanks mate. Lest we Forget.

[@gretchenbaker7435]

Kia Ora mate.

[@davidbuffamoyer3829]

I went to the 3rd REI in Guyana through the PA Guard, I was one of the 3 guys in my unit that passed, that was brutal and when I was active duty I spent 4 years in the 1st Ranger Battalion!

[@saintarmstrong8790]

The Pennsylvania Guard did special training in Guyana?

[@TM-bn8pv]

@@saintarmstrong8790 yea...state guards also get deployed overseas quite often for missions or training.

[@saintarmstrong8790]

@@TM-bn8pv that's not the same thing. I have a hard time believing the guard sends anyone for this type of training.

[@Bahamut998]

In a documentary on CEFE (jungle training course), they showed various Nationalities from various militaries participating. Most failed & dropped out. There were 4 Americans, all of whom dropped out very quickly. They seemed too "pink cheeked" for the training, too well fed, not used to hardness and privation. One of them dropped at end of course because he felt it was "too dangerous to swim in river where there might be Anaconda/other fauna".

[@pierrekiroule2827]

7:50: " The Legion was defeated"....This statement is historical false. Nor the Legion, or the French Army were defeated military. The territory was in control despite many ( daily) terrorist bombs in major cities of Algeria. But, considering the démography ( Rising number of natives ), the rising hatred betwin communities, The historical movement of decolonization (The Bandoeng conférence, the UN autodétermination rules, the superpowers demanding ans proning the decolonization ...USA, USSR, mainly since the Canal the Suez military operation, 1956), the economic Cost of the War, the emphasis on nuclear indépendance by the Gaulle: subsequently De Gaulle decided that the French State had to leave the Algeria because the cost was too heavy and the benefits of Frenc presence too low. In my opinion it was historically a rational and wise decision but he did not protect the European population and the Muslims who supported French colonization. In my opinion, it was a betrayal, a political and humanitarian vileny: unforgettable.

[@AChighur]

@Son Gohan It wasn't a betrayal. De Gaulle took the decision which he considered to be the best for France and for French people. In hindsight, it's hard to prove him wrong, even if a lot of people had to suffer because of it.

[@AChighur]

@Quincy The Great Where are these documents ? Where is the proof that De Gaulle gave orders to the army to not intervene ?

[@AChighur]

@SSJ Algeria never was a real French department, and native Algerian never were considered as real French citizens. It's because of this paradox that France lost Algeria, even if the war was won on the ground. Injustice, brutalities and executions exerced by the army and some Pieds-Noirs towards innocent natives Algerian leaded FLN to victory more surely than any of their terrorist attack. Algeria independence was declared after two referendum : the first was to approve the Algerian self-determination (75% voted for in France, and 70% voted for in Algeria), the second was to approve the Evian accords (90% voted for in France, and 99% voted For in Algeria). So long for your dictatorial bullshit. What happened to Harkis and European citizens was a shame (even if you are HEAVILY inflating numbers), but then again, you have absolutely no proof that De Gaulle gave specific orders to the army to not intervene.

[@AChighur]

​@SSJ Yeah, when you got no more argument, you still can try the card of self-victimization I guess. No luck buddy, I'm not even American (nor English - because I guess that would have been your second pick). Also, I just want to remind you kindly that even if the US did help the Viet Minh to fight the Japanese during WWII, they also provided to France a HUGE assistance (financial, logistical, and material) to fight the commies during the Indochina war, so stop your delusional nonsense and check your facts please.

[@AChighur]

​@Quincy The Great « those documents are all over the place. » Yeah, just between the flat earth satellite view and the CIA's detailled plan to blow up WTC, in Tupac's hidden retreat, right ? Also, believe it or not, but I've no more sympathy for the FLN than for the OAS, nor the Sesini villa torturers... May they all rot in hell. « Did you know that the French from Algeria were not allowed to vote during those referendums ? » I thought Algeria was a French department though... Who voted in this referendum then ? See, that shows very well your twisted view on Algeria war : you believe Algeria was a French department, but you don't see natives Algerian as French citizens. You're more shocked by the non intervention of the army during the Oran massacre, than by the systematic use of torture against innocent natives Algerian... If the French army doesn't defend French citizens, it's a betrayal, but if they torture the non white muslim inhabitants of a French department, then it's ok ? That's because of that paradox than France lost Algeria : the FLN didn't win on the ground, but by using extreme methods, they trapped French army into reacting the same way, and made all the natives Algerian realize that France considered them not much better than animals. The independence may have not been supported by most of the natives Algerian at the begining of the war, but it was no longer the case after a few years.

[@jean-louishayot7566]

It is meant to push you to the limit. This is authentic hand to hand combat. They combine sociological and physical endurance. You become a machine.

[@MrSmithla]

The guy in camo face was in the other documentary I saw. I didn’t catch his name but the guy, apparently, is an absolute living legend, 22 years in the Legion and still kicking asses and taking names. I’d imagine he comes as close to “seeing it all” as just about anyone.

[@Bahamut998]

He's institutionalised and legio for life. He will never go civil again lol.

[@dylanletford4881]

I worked for a oil company doing contract security work in EQ guinea and we used to always play football/soccer against local legionnaire troops who were there at the time once a week they are the fittest people I have ever seen 95 degrees at 9 at night and the sprint every where no trouble

[@cignalottu]

Hi Jameson, My uncle, an officer in the FFL told me that a legionnaire must satisfy 2 professions: his job (carpenter, medic, cook, secretary, instructor...), and be a warrior. If you are not a warrior as a sergeant, even if you are able to direct the kitchens of the whole regiment, you will not be a sergeant. There is not really any administrative staff among the legionnaires.

[@dalekillinger9608]

SOT School at Mott Lake trained us for sentry takeout using the garrot and the knife. Attended while in 2/75 and kept a garrot in my patrol cap my entire time in Battalion

[@apoinla]

My Godfather was in the legion during the 1940s and 1950s in Lebanon and Syria. I’ve heard there was an internal battle between pro German and pro France legions in Syria. PLEASE REVIEW THAT STORY.

[@Shipfixer]

My Daddy always said.."Hard times builds character". r. He was 82nd Airborne in Korea.

[@Shipfixer]

@ Right on Mark! My dad told me some real horror stories about Korea before he died. He said they would kill 100 enemy, and 200 more would come. Bless our dads. They knew the true meaning of hell on earth.

[@maxmoore3472]

Through adversity one finds strength

[@ivicahudika3379]

I’m ex 82nd…. The 82nd never fought in Korea. The only Airborne unit that fought in the Korean War was the 187 ARCT., which was sent from the 11th Airborne Division. You should double check your dad’s unit.

[@alexsteel5959]

Massive respect to the legionaries. I had the good luck to meet one and work with him. An honest, respectful and confident man.

[@davidarmistead4674]

As a Australian ex- defence ( I was a chef, soldier) everybody did Jungle Warfare for 6-7weeks and in those weeks you might be lucky to get one or two days of no rain. But than you wish it was raining as the humidity rose it was like being in a steam bath. You soon learn not to touch Gympe Gympe bush as it has thousands of minute stinging barbs which a brush or contact with any part of the body causing rash, burning pain, but the rash can last up to 12 months. The Australian Army in basics are taught all weapons that in the service of a soldier might need to use. I think the Australian SAS are equal to the best in the world because as a nation we have a relatively small army but have shown in previous overseas action to hold our own. Cheers Retired Ex

[@muchwow5782]

Friend of mine went there in training with the Legion, he said the jungle plays with your mind after a while, when you only see trees, leaves, mosquitos, dealing with always being wet, snakes and bugs..

[@Kevin-fj5oe]

In Indonesia some people considered those hell as their playground

[@WhiskyandBacon]

The Legion won every single battle in the Algerian War 1954-62.But they got stabbed in the back by the political elite in Paris.Great reaction mate🖒

[@olivierdegrange2042]

Hi We've seen the Jaguar circuit. This training is one of the most difficult of the world. It's only available for elite force like special forces of the others country. Even for people with a hight level of physical preparation it's very very hard

[@shrapmagnet]

1:10 casualties is a high number, and the number in the US is a tiny ratio. Most US service members (even deployed) never even see the enemy, and many who go outside the wire never see significant contact with the enemy. But- 1 deployment I was on saw a small SOF unit take about 50% casualties (dead and wounded) during 1 8 month period. These tiny overall ratios look much different when one looks at how certain ops went down- like the USMC during phantom fury, the Rangers in gothic serpent (somalia) etc.

[@CrazyMinecrap]

Let’s get it part 4 !

[@thesilverfish8996]

merci d avance 😀

[@guillaumeizard7274]

Me and half the men in my family served in the french army/navy. Some of them where and are legionnaires. I can tell you Jamesons, this jungle training is a total hell. French jungle specialists are rewarded with a particular insigna with a jaguar on it. In all the french military whatever your rank is you always show respect to those who wears the jaguar insigna. In the guyana camp every superior officers and générals always arrive by road vehicules and never by helicopter to show they are not superior to the "jaguars".

[@secourismeenmilieuhostile4785]

Une pensée pour l'adj Lopez. SELVA😁👍🏻

[@senanshortt5521]

Guiana was horrible back in the day

[@guillaumeizard7274]

Great place to build warriors ^^

[@kennethkilleen8758]

I heard story that the US navy seals trained with legion in jungle The seals had to be flown out after a few days the legion were there still 3 weeks later...

[@nollem41]

That is the truth!

[@art43541]

Jocko and goggins would die before leaving

[@mexusH]

Merci pour avoir partager la légion étrangère dans votre chaîne KZbin. Greetings 🇫🇷

[@joeroubidoux2783]

Thanks for part 4 in advance

[@JamesonsTravels]

This is an oldie but goodie for me.

[@j-loosenfout67]

@@JamesonsTravels L'Epreuve, le bagne de la Légion, Henri Allainmat (1977) is a book testimony on a prison reserved for the legionary deserters or criminals of the foreign legion. I found a link here to download it. It is translated into English. I read this book in the 80s and when I started it I couldn't stop reading it until the last page so much this story is incredible. Be careful, it's a very hard book. What the prisoners endure is completely breathtaking. It is one of the books I have read (and I have read a lot) that struck me the most. It's really a book to have in your library (even more when you are a former soldier). I thought you might be interested. I did not put the link because otherwise YT may hide my comment and put it in "review" while waiting for your authorization (it can wait months before you notice it and read this comment, it would be shame! lol). This is why, I sent you the link via your FB page contact mailbox (my name is Lets Chill Page on FB, read your message on FB you'll find the link). If other people are interested, please leave a comment.

[@markpolo7374]

I have alot of Respect and admiration for you JT. I relate to your view and outlook on Topics. Keep up the great work Marine.😉

[@bishop5400]

I guess tossing a fella into the ocean is one way to deal with heat sickness.

[@PatCrow]

We used old bath tubs with ice and water at Airborne School

[@8armystyle8]

Part 4!!!!!! Great reviewing with your experience and being unbiased 👍👍

[@noegdoer]

Djibouti’s hell on earth, it’s absolutely grueling. I saw Russian commandos, Gunglas, veteran mossad, sas, Chinese special agents, N Koreans and several US special forces crying And begging, but they pulled through. It all seems like torture, but in the end, it’s way worse because torture ends, Djibouti training is just the beginning for what s coming. I made it, three sheer will and kommeradery, the sergeants break you and support you, when you show commitment, it will be rewarded.

[@manolob63]

in Djibouti and in French Guyana you've got 2 boot-camps (commando centers) where you can do "training courses" with specialties like "Désert"(C.E.C.A.D & C.A.I.D.D ) for the first and "Jungle" (C.E.F.E) for the second

[@jamestsiang3548]

Excellent 4-part series, thank you. I saw 3 guys I served with in this series, brings back one good memories. Not all good memories, though

[@inkulu]

When we turn up at the recruitment centre of our choice, whilst we're there waiting to head south, the only videos playing in the dayroom where we all hung out was Legion recruitment stuff. And it worked.

[@pierrekiroule2827]

The masterpiece " La bataille d Alger" ( The BATTLE of ALGIERS, Gilo Pontecorvo) , based on true events, summarize very well the complex situation betwin military and politic in this war...Altough the military depicted in the film was the paratroopers corps. ( Colonial paratroopers). This film, of the 60's , was cendored by decades in France and was appreciate by the General David Petraeus as an handbook , for American officiers send in Irak or Afghanistan, to fight guérilla and terrorism

[@aulot]

Can't wait for part 4! Thoose guys are monsters. You usually feel something special when you meet a former légionnaire. They still get something particular, even when they come back to civilian life. Nice videos & reactions !

[@bone231_plays8]

Thank you for this series! I never knew about them they are bad ass!

[@derkhawkins2575]

I doubt any of these gentlemen are going to contact their Congressman with a complaint.

[@BzhToine]

They are not because their congressman are from other countries ^^

[@derkhawkins2575]

@@BzhToine no shit

[@christerlundgren3805]

🤣 Complain. Well if you signed the contract, its just to bite a bit harder and tough it out.

[@teigne7181]

In French guyana there is 2 points, the 3REI ( the base régiment in Kourou ) and the CEFE ( jungle training camp ) both of them are not that bad to live but the good thing about Legion is the food, you eat well and a lot !

[@stevenlarge895]

met the legion in djoubouti in 2013 when i was with 43 commando. good men.

[@pauljermyn5909]

In most armies brutality and tough training conditions are limited to basic training, the Legion keeps it going at regiment, particularly the Para's, this produces tough soldiers with high endurance, but also a high desertion rate, Jocko willink does a good podcast interview with a former Canadian legionnaire that describes the process

[@RackwitzG]

@Prince Harambe If you search a Little, you can his videos. „Why I left the French Foreign Legion“. He has his story in his own vids.

[@AK-hi7mg]

@@RackwitzG he was also kicked out of the Canadian armed forces

[@RackwitzG]

@Prince Harambe love U2. lol

[@pauljermyn5909]

Jocko podcast 209 w/Joel struthers

[@Bahamut998]

Yes everyone who talks about 2REP says how hazing is horrendous in that regiment. You are brutalised and humiliated all the time, if you are weak link they encourage you to desert.

[@josevelasquez7061]

Hell yeah been waiting on this one! + we need that part 4

[@JamesonsTravels]

on it

[@IMMARINE1992]

Djibouti is not and humid. I attended the legion desert training course. It was tougher than most of my U.S. Training

[@SuperLegionnaire]

Most armies are trained to endure the jungle.The foreign legion,like the british army,are taught to embrace it as a place of plenty,food shelter and no lack of potable wster.

[@non9886]

you mean most special units. not definitely most armies, just units and individuals...

[@paulconnors2078]

It's still true that the nationalities or the folks who speak the same language do stick together. The Brits, Yanks, Aussies, Kiwis and Canadians stick together. The Francophones, the German speakers, etc.

[@Ivo3963]

Do the ex yougoslav people divide (croatian, serbian, etc.) or stick together?

[@Dannyvdm]

The dutch marines and "lucht mobiele brigade" also trained in french Guiana.

[@PatCrow]

My classmate at the US Army CGSC was the Commander at the training center in Guyana. He had some crazy stories. He served most of his career in the Legion and told us service in the Legion was considered career enhancing by the French Officer Corps. All the officers are French citizens that come through the standard comissoning process.

[@hank6887]

Your videos are great, very entertaining to watch.

[@JamesonsTravels]

Thanks. As in full metal jacket. ‘I finally found something I am good at’

[@j-loosenfout67]

Bonjour, Partie 4 ...Merci d'avance Mr Jamesons ! :)

[@JamesonsTravels]

love my French audience!

[@valentinguilbert9001]

@@JamesonsTravels thank you to do videos on legion but in algeria the legion won but DE Gaulle decide to let the independance at the algeria but the legion won it's why David Petraus was inspired by General Bigeard and David Galula the fight of legion and colonial paratroopers became the exemple of a counter-insurrection war.

[@yankeemike-so6jm]

Thank you for your video. Thank you guys for your very good comments. Algeria was a lost cause, because France could not afford to treat Algerian people as French citizens. There were too many people, not enough money, too much colonial sense of supremacy, racism, even decades after. Too bad, what a tragedy, especially because French Forces won the war but lost the people. But too many executions, too much torture took place from both sides. Hatred had a free range.Let's not forget the bombs exploding in so many places in cafés or other public places taking so many civilian lives. French Forces lost the Arabic people, even though so many had fought WW1 and WW2 helping France. But that wasn't accomplished by the Legion only, so many other regiments were involved, and so many FLN too. Too much hatred, too many reprisals.

[@eg2070]

My brother who was in the 1st Infantry Regiment in the French army (which is the oldest army regiment still active in the world nicknamed the little legion by some) did a tour in Guyana for the CEFE ( training center in equatorial forest) which is depicted in this video. I was told it was gruelling, the constant humidty of the uniform would scratch the skin on his body. he came back with spider eggs in his knees and lechmanyos. There's many videos on this course, special mention to instructor Lopez, Jameson would like him I bet.

[@666johnco]

When they do that sprint through the Algerian War of Independence its interesting that they did not mention what really damaged the Legions reputation. 1) Participation in the 1958 Coup that brought De Gaulle back to power and brought an end to the Fourth Republic. 2) Participation by some units of the Legion in the failed 1961 Coup attempt, that came in response to De Gaulle deciding to give Algeria Independence. (He had done the math on how much it was going to cost to give Algerians full French citizenship. Particularly the power effects of a block of Algerian MP's in the parliament). The torture and reprisal killings were swept under the carpet for decades. See Macron's recent apologizing, oh and Alistair Horne's A Savage War of Peace.

[@MrSporkster]

Australian soldiers train in the jungle too, it's why we performed so well in Vietnam.

[@simonnormand2813]

America’s special forces were trained by the Brits in Malaya and Borneo.

[@leneanderthalien]

@@simonnormand2813 whe see some US special forces in french Guyana this last years...it's a bit closer to USA as Borneo...

[@kevod09]

Yeah i heard somewhere the Viet Cong or NVA could smell the Americans cologne, Budwieser and cigarettes and hear there rock music, they always knew where they were. The aussies not so much apparently.

[@mickaels.1614]

and how against the Emu ? lol

[@MrSporkster]

@@mickaels.1614 we don't talk about the emus. :P

[@comm2531]

Ya. Good stuff. The FFL reminds me more of the USMC than any other branch. They seem so similar in discipline and Espirit de Corps. Those are the two most disciplined and traditional entities that exist today. As a whole. FFL is definately unique. I like the idea of learning French there and fast! Semp Fi!

[@brendanukveteran2360]

Seen USMC get smashed by Ghurkas on exercise....only two forces I deeply respect enough to want to avoid fighting - sorry but USMC is not one of them. I mean this despite having deep regard for the USMC BUT unless you have been up against Gurkhas or seen the FFL in action - discussion is pointless. Gurkhas "killed" my platoon 8/10 times, the other two were a draw. These are both formations that have a distinctively different mindset that is very similar to Special Forces. It isn't a competition but you simply can't equate FFL with USMC - ask any ex Marine who served in the FFL - the main difference is SELF discipline and complete dedication to the whatever mission or task is ordered.

[@brendanukveteran2360]

I should like to add that the USMC is a dam sight more disciplined that the regular US Army and is to be regarded with respect and gratitude for all they achieved.

[@chrissoulies8560]

This channel is top shelf. I'm laid up after dual knee replacements and can't stop watching these. Not sure how you got i to doing this show, but keep it up sir!

[@crotteverte7496]

Lived near an old retired legionnaire with heavy duty done all over the world. Even old, he stayed a "Beast" (tall and strong human) who lived his own solo life arround the village. Once, at end of the village summer fest, he was drunk, a bunch (10+) of "foreign" (living in a town miles away) young guys stared to bully him... Sorry for him, he just fought them all and sent almost all to the hospital. The day after, it's been 15 military police to come and arrest him without any pb. No real legal suitage to this (young people refused pursuits), but the fear of the population was here, again. 30 years after, i still remember that gentle life giant it was not a good idea to take the wong way.

[@baptistelambert1093]

7:46 this is not true, the french army won in Algeria, it is De Gaulle who decided to abandon Algeria for geopolitical stratégie during the cold War. That's why some legionairs stood against.

[@MKA829]

Also the fact is a military victory in a civil war is meaningless, you also need to win politically.

[@leneanderthalien]

de Gaulle did stops the algerian war because his analysis from the future: it understand that's not possible to give french nationality at Algerian arab natives because they gigantic demography and culture difference, and say himself: if i give french citizen to the arabs, in 50 years is the name of my village no more "Colombey les deux églises" (2 churches), but "Colombey les deux mosquées" (2 mosques)...

[@010Astroboy]

This is true, The Legion felt betrayed by De Gaulle. My father was there! So imagine the irony. The local pied noires (black feet) who were French settlers who had lived for over a century in North Africa getting kicked out with their properties and businesses being confiscated only to accept mass immigration from these countries into France 20 years later. Not fair!

[@jhnshep]

@6:10 as far as admin goes each coy and reg has their own inhouse clerks and the admin staff in Aubagne to deal with incoming and outgoing, however barring injured and wounded (some stay in the legion to work as clerks or drivers) the deployment rate for combat is supposed to be 100% including clerks, medics and doctors, meaning the guy in the office that signs through your leave papers is as likely to end up on patrol in mali or wherever with you. The doctors usually finish medical school through the army and transfer into the legion, in 2REP for example they train to jump and get into combat with the rest. Logistics beyond coy and reg level are done by the french regulars. Ps Djibouti was fun it's basically a massive live fire training area. unfortunately the 13DBLE there has been transferred out so training there has somewhat stopped.

[@lostinversailles]

Indeed, my uncle was a doctor in the 2nd REI and he went also to combat

[@jhnshep]

@Quincy The Great yup but Larzac doesn't have the same temperatures lol also the locals in Larzac are less welcoming than Djiboutians :-D , I meant the 4 month tournante that you would do, with ex barracuda and all the fun stuff you could get up to while there. The 5emRIOM is still there so training is still being done, just that with the 13dble moving to abu dhabi then to france things have calmed down a bit.

[@yuriivanenko9740]

in Jibouti , 13th Demi Brigade of French Foreign Legion (is mostly mobile infantry and commando) was present until 2006 ; Other Regiments of Legion were also training in that Camp like 2er REP !

[@markpolo7374]

I Wanna see wayyyyyyyy more videos about these Legionnaires. I'm impressed!

[@ironmikehallowween]

The Legion looks like the real deal. Thanks for the video

[@JamesonsTravels]

I remember seeing stuff on old movies about it. It was good to learn more.

[@MrSmithla]

As brutal as the training both appears and is, it makes perfect sense. You sign up for the Legion you shouldn’t expect protracted garrison time. Many of the guys, when asked, say they signed up looking for “adventure.” Well, when bad news comes across the wires of the US govt, I’ve heard, the first question asked is “where is the nearest aircraft carrier?” I’d imagine that the first question the French govt asks or consider would center on the Legion. They train with the expectation that they’ll be first to fight.

[@wrAIth-AI]

Video starts, "Let's Go!" Freaking love it. 🇺🇸

[@sudarshangopinathan5904]

"this kid seems kinda like a douche" man I love vets

[@JamesonsTravels]

It just comes out. They bake the brain with comments like that in the military. I tried to be PC at first on the channel now it’s just what comes to mind minus f bombs.

[@sudarshangopinathan5904]

@@JamesonsTravels I love it. Can't wait for part 4

[@markpolo7374]

What I like About old school Vets there brutally honest! LoL! Love that shit! Keep em coming JT! LoL!

[@BVonBuescher]

@@JamesonsTravels your authenticity is why I keep coming back. I’m not even a vet

[@galwaytribesman9289]

I know an ex legionare he's going on 60 now but he has the physique of a 20 year old. Amazing. The guy is super fit

[@skaard103]

Part 4 is needed

[@paultheyt3940]

The legion gives a second chances to people that's why so many people go because of trouble in the past if your life is ruin for whatever reason you can go to the legion and start over.

[@patricki5859]

The Brazilian Jungle Warfare (Selva!) School is another one in South America. They train on BN & CO-level operations.

[@lordlucan7655]

Feargal Keating was my SOA 2 REI CEA ( the section second in command) in Yougoslavia . Great guy who put trust into guys on the ground to do the job whatever . Sadly i heard he got seriously injured in an IED in Afganistan so i think he is retired now .. Much Respect to him

[@jvsuperdudebro8112]

I went to JWTC Okinawa while on deployment as a SEABEE. After training I ended up staying there to help with road repairs.

[@zachary8491]

A word about the troops serving in Indochina during the 1945/1954 war, they were recruted from 5 main forces : The "african army" composed of tirailleurs regiments from algeria tunisia and morocco mainly infantry, armor and artillery The colonial troops (paratroopers, infantry, armor etc) -> french marines The 1950's equivalent of the ARVN The french metropolitan troops (but only volunteers would be sent) The foreign legion with its paratroopers, infantry and artillery

[@Bahamut998]

Légion was 70-80% German in Indochina.

[@Fwr942]

Love this series man. Thank you for doing it. Very well done

[@kariylivirta7954]

Part 4 Plz and tnx for nice uploads videos

[@obedientfire840]

R.i.p Legionaire : A.Conditioner , Drowned after the 1st heli jungle drop

[@borisbecket4611]

Part 4. Thx 4 your amazing Channel sir.

[@JamesonsTravels]

thank you. compliments here are seldom and they do mean a lot

[@evanb1470]

I have the feeling that the air conditioner is in a crate back at the supply dump....

[@andres2290]

That desert training... Savage. Ruthless. Priceless.

[@bedtimestories4927]

Its awesome to see that even the camo is adapted to the environment. Still rockin the tiger stripe )))

[@robertopohl4007]

Brazilians train in the very same area, in the same jungle and under way worse conditions. Occasionally FFL sends their members to train at CIGS (Jungle Warfare Training Center). Regards to all!

[@olivierkrick652]

FFL is training with brazilians and columbians ..... the 3 Best jungle armies in the world 😉 hello from France 😊

[@SandraMiserez-me2zd]

The foreing legion still continues to have basic undetectable equipment with modern technology rifle knives and rapid combat techniques and a very important mental resistance to a desert and in tropical forest i'm so proud for my country have this french foreign legion 🫡🇨🇵

[@pierrehachin6113]

part 4/4. Brazilian jungle training is also very demanding, one of the ardest "Stage Manaus".

[@purgetheheretic]

Part 4. Love your channel

[@JamesonsTravels]

thanks brother. i enjoy these videos.

[@leodusemund4132]

Yes was even special units even the navy seal and few others special units trains there. This i can tell

[@rayplaag5665]

really good history here....These guys are something else had no idea.

[@peter486]

i have a theory they prob pick people that has a lot of violence capital without being borderline. Brutal training is the only thing that keeps that anger in check. this has to be 2nd para. they seem so aggressive, remember watching this documentary a few years back. Great video as always .

[@stevewilson6390]

If you like a good read i urge you read a book entitled an English man in the FFR by Simon Murray , he enlisted when men were men in the 1960s. He trained and then joined the parachute regiment ( 1st REP ) he makes no bones about his service in a highly disciplined but brutal and i mean brutal army . Fantastic book with a honest account of his service , you will enjoy it . From what i have learned the FFR is still a quality force hard ,disiplined , tough, and at times can be brutal but not brutal brutal . Part 4 definitely.

[@andrewburnett1509]

Simon Murray was in 2 REP, I've read the book, the corporals course was something else.. brutal

[@stevewilson6390]

@@andrewburnett1509 Hi Andrew thanks for the correction ! I have read the book and others on numerous occasions but it must have been over 20 years ago , so i must have made a mistake . Even after all these years the book has left an impression on me . Great book i think i will track one down again .

[@noegdoer]

Operating from Kourrou is the same hell as Djibouti but instead of sand, snakes and scorpions, jungle warfare has some extra bonuses,... I myself can’t sleep whenever it rains

[@worldwarwill1278]

An interesting book about German nationals in the Foreign Legion. L'Ennemi utile : 1946-1954, des vétérans de la Wehrmacht et de la Waffen-SS dans les rangs de la Légion étrangère en Indochine. In English - The Useful Enemy: 1946-1954, Veterans of the Wehrmacht and the Waffen-SS in the ranks of the Foreign Legion in Indochina. - Of the nearly 73,000 legionnaires who fought in Indochina, 30,000 are Germans or Austrians. - From the FFL archives it is estimated that only 3,000-4,000 were ex Waffen SS members.

[@corbelius6]

New subscriber, My whole family is Marine Corp. Keep up the great content. Semper Fi.

[@regiswerner9150]

Very nice documentaries. Part 4 please....an ex French army guy

[@jimmyhendricks71]

This régiment (13 dble)is not anymore based in Djibouti , now is in france, they dismantled the base 10 years ago

[@cmat4615]

Love this channel. As French and former cadet in 2 different French military high schools for 7 years, I think you should document the French mountain infantry training. It is one of the strongest training ever in my opinion and you would be surprised by the level they reach.

[@Easymoneysniper1327]

I was in Djibouti while in the army, I visited the legions training center.

[@PalleRasmussen]

The Marines sent a squad down to try that jungle obstacle course. They failed.

[@fredericpasco2863]

Centre d'aguerrissement et d'instruction au désert de Djibouti , Arta plage , remember