Life in the French Foreign Legion : How to Join and What to Expect When You Get There

Forget all your preconceptions about the French Foreign Legion. Many of the legends you grew up with no longer apply, so whatever you've heard probably does not reflect the reality of service today. Evan McGorman explains in detail how to apply to get into this elite corps, what to expect if accepted, and how to make the most of the experience. "First let me say that I would not recommend joining the French Foreign Legion to anyone." With that disclaimer, author Evan McGorman begins a fascinating, first-person account of his French Foreign Legion experience, from the pure, heart-pounding rush of his first day at Fort De Nogent, to his time in Sarajevo at the height of the war, to his final week of service five years later. Beyond McGorman`s bittersweet personal experiences, this definitive handbook covers nearly every aspect of Legion life including where to go to enlist, what to expect during boot camp, how to make friends (and avoid making enemies), how to survive, and two chapters dedicated to desertion. Includes numerous photos, maps, and the words to a dozen Legion songs. A thorough account from a man who actually enlisted for a term in the French Foreign Legion and lived to tell about it. The book is a heavily detailed account on joining the world's most legendary army, from the first days of selection, through basic training, placement in a unit and finally, discharge upon completion of the contract. The potential recruit would do well to secure a copy of this book for a complete and honest treatment of what it means to wear the Kepi Blanc.