March or Die! The French Foreign Legion in North Africa [Military History in Miniature]

This is my take of a typical battle for the French Foreign Legion in North Africa in the late 1800s. Although the places mentioned in the video did exist (Blockhouse 7 and the Oasis for example) this is not a depiction of an actual historical battle, just my interpretation of a tactical action of that time which I think is very close to being an accurate depiction.
I wanted to take the standard practice of displaying photos of military miniatures and "up the game" by telling the story of the battle display as the viewer is led through the diorama visually and audibly. Really captures the viewer's imagination!
I'm a long time collector and creator of military miniatures and an avid student of military history gleaned from my time as a cadet at West Point and many years of service as an Army Officer. I'm also a veteran of the Afghanistan War and published a book about my wartime experience in Afghanistan which you can check out at Http://Rooster-Jones.com/
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Lieutenant Colonel William "Rooster" Jones is a 1983 graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point. He holds a Master's Degree in Environmental Science from Louisiana State University and is a third generation Army Officer and second generation West Point graduate. He has served over 28 years as an Army Officer in the Regular Army, Louisiana National Guard and Army Reserve. He resides in San Antonio, Texas.

[@jonnyreb789]

Superb detail reminds you of the films of the legion 10 out of 10

[@militaryhistoryinminiature1458]

Thank you! Of the 16 videos I've made, this one has the most view. You can check out the others at kzbin.info/door/C2lScorbKOM9mktNLjhEuA Feel free to subscribe if you wish.

[@philRminiatures]

A rare period on our tables and a fantastic work, superb terrain, figures and write up...Congrats from France!

[@williamjones5365]

Thank you! Feel free to send the link to your friends!

[@Redwhiteblue-gr5em]

Very impressive! Reminds me of those classic films like Beau Geste and March or Die.

[@militaryhistoryinminiature1458]

Thank you! Appreciate the comment.

[@kevinbrown9175]

Great! What figures were used?

[@militaryhistoryinminiature1458]

@@kevinbrown9175 An assortment including Britain’s, Conte, Armies in Plastic, and Thomas Gunn.

[@angloaust1575]

Also legionnaire 1998 van damme

[@alistairclarke6726]

Unusual subject, very nice display of figures and kit

[@militaryhistoryinminiature1458]

Thank you! I thought it came out pretty well. I have 14 more posted if you’re interested at “Military History in Miniature “ on You Tube.

[@chrissanchez2998]

Awesome work my friend

[@militaryhistoryinminiature1458]

Thank you! Glad you liked it. I have 14 more videos posted at kzbin.info/door/C2lScorbKOM9mktNLjhEuA Working on more soon so feel free to subscribe!

[@gardensbytheminute2668]

This is very cool

[@militaryhistoryinminiature1458]

Thanks, I'm glad you liked it. I have 15 more videos posted at Military History in Miniature you tube site. You may enjoy some of those also.

[@gunner678]

Brilliant.

[@militaryhistoryinminiature1458]

Thank you! I'm glad you liked it - one of my more popular videos. You may want to subscribe - I have more videos posted at kzbin.info/door/C2lScorbKOM9mktNLjhEuA

[@gardensbytheminute2668]

Where are the figures from?

[@militaryhistoryinminiature1458]

It's a mix of figures - Britains Deetail, Armies in Plastic, Conte, and Thomas Gunn.

[@angloaust1575]

Easier to join legion upto 1962 Then stricter entry came into Being Having lost indochina and algeria vast numbers werent Needed anymore!

[@militaryhistoryinminiature1458]

Good to know! Thanks for sharing. I imagine the standards for entry have improved quite a bit from the time depicted by my video! :-)