foreign legion
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The sacrifice of the chief
“Who is like God?” (1), the book by Lieutenant General Pierre Gillet, exhaustively inventories the qualities of a leader and outlines the Christian virtues necessary for command. What might seem like a book for initiates, a new TTA (1), becomes, under the delicate and virile pen of Pierre Gillet, former commanding officer… Continue reading
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François Lagarde, photographer of Ernst Jünger
Eulogy for François Lagarde, friend of 25 years, photographer of Ernst Jünger, whose film, "The Red and the Grey," is a testament. François Lagarde died on January 13, 2017. Continue reading
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The show “But times always return…” – 2nd Foreign Infantry Regiment (1991)
The show "But Times Always Return..." — 2nd Foreign Infantry Regiment (1991) by Emmanuel Di Rossetti on Vimeo. On August 31, 1991, the 2nd Foreign Infantry Regiment celebrated its 150th anniversary, the Battle of El Moungar, and its return from Operation Daguet, the first Gulf War, with an exceptional theatrical performance. 30,000 spectators from Nîmes attended. Continue reading
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Commemorative phrase
A friend contacted me to ask for the exact quote from Ernst Jünger (from Storm of Steel) that we officers of the 2nd Foreign Infantry Regiment liked to repeat. I'm posting it on this blog because I remember that General Antoine Lecerf was fond of this quote and that it suits him perfectly: He... Continue reading
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And by Saint Anthony… (Death of General Antoine Lecerf)
Antoine is no more. He passed away on Good Friday, April 22, 2011. He is in the house of the Father. Antoine is Antoine Lecerf. Lieutenant General Antoine Lecerf. A master of war. A brilliant leader of men. One of the most extraordinary men I have ever known. When you first met Antoine Lecerf... Continue reading