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Foreign Legion - Vol. 1 & 2 [VHS]

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This video is a two tape set on the Legion Etranger. The first video is about Legion boot and shows some of the rigors which must be endured in order to become a legionnaire. It also shows some of the selection process involved.

The second video is about the Third Regiment stationed in French Guiana. It tells about their role there and some of the Legion's ceremonies such as the sacred Camerone Day and the Legion's slow marching step. This video is a must-see for anyone who is contemplating joining.

Having trained with FFL troops, I must say I was quite let down by this video. It was kind of boring and not really that intriquing. Found myself fighting off sleep more than anything else. A good video on FFL would be the World of Valor series which use to show on the Discovery channel. Who ever made this video needs to take some hints from the Discovery guys.

As said before the tape contains two films. The first is about a englishmen joining, and his time in the selecting- and "boot camp"-phase. This film is really interesting and good. It shows some of the training (the singing lessons too!). The second film is about some fresh legionaires coming straight from Castelnaudary to 3e REI in french Guyane. It is very interesting too but what I really miss is to see something from the other regiments, not only this. Although worth putting your money on!

I purshased this video which is advertised by Amazon as starring Merle Oberon. Instead I got a documentary on the Foreign Legion.
I didn't return it nor criticize the seller but I think Amazon needs to take more care in how they describe and item. The first four reviews if I had read them actually related the ture contents.

Conrad Sprout
Hollyselect@cs.com

The Amazon description for this item confuses two films on the Foreign Legion:
1. 1950s British TV dramatic series, called "Assignment Foreign Legion," on stories of individuals in the Fl, starring Merle Oberon;
2. 1990s documentary on the training of FL soldier.

I thought I was ordering #1 and got #2.

A GOOD ACOUNT OF WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN YOU SIGN YOUR LIFE AWAY FOR 5 YEARS.BRIEF LOOK AT WHAT TO EXPECT IN BASIC TRAINING AND THE SECOND VIDEO OF A POSTING TO FRENCH GUYANA IN SOUTH AMERICA.