21st Marching Regiment of Foreign Volunteers | |
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Active | 1939 to 1940 |
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Type | Infantry |
Engagements | Battle of France |
The 21st Marching Regiment of Foreign Volunteers (French) was a formation of the French Army from 1939 to June 26, 1940. When established the 21st Marching Regiment of Foreign volunteers was established as a separate entity from the Foreign Legion, however its veterans have since been recognized as members of the French Foreign Legion.
History[]
The regiment was formed in 1939 from foreign volunteers wishing to serve France.[1]
Organization[]
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Notes[]
- ↑ Boyd, Douglas (2006). The French Foreign Legion. pp. 250.
References[]
- Boyd, Douglas (2006). The French Foreign Legion. England: Sutton Publishing. ISBN 0-7509-3939-7.
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