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(8 Feb 2003) SHOTLIST
(part monochrome): Foreign Legion in Ronda: archive footage; bicycle race; trumpeter; military musicians in uniform playing instruments including drum; lines of soldiers showing idiosyncratic marching style of Legion; flag carrying; quick jogging on parade ground: SOT in English, Captain Fernando; archive footage of poster showing man carrying flag; early days of Legion with founder Astray smoking; camp in North Africa; Legion out on training moves; parade ground with characteristic uniforms; battle scenes; lines of uniformed soldiers parading in front of General Franco; military vehicle drive past; SOT in English, Captain David Edwards, British Army; athletes registering for marathon race in Ronda; bikes speeding through the town of Ronda; bikers pedalling down hill out in countryside; female Legionnaire handing out refreshments to participants; cyclists being treated for injuries; cut leg with blood; SOT in English, Karen Von Hipple; parade ground; presentation of medal to German general; Legionnaires singing theme song "Lover of Death"; crucifix; cross and wax effigy; SOT in English, Captain Fernando; ranks of men exiting parade ground with sheep mascot (APTN)
STORYLINE
The French Foreign Legion is the most famous unit of its kind, but not the only one. Spain also has a Foreign Legion, conceived to control territories in north Africa. This was costly in human lives, so the government decided that using foreigners would divert adverse publicity. The legion formed part of General Franco's forces when he took control of Spain during the civil war. Its role has changed dramatically, but its reputation is still useful to Spain's new, all-professional army.
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