Category Archives: Legion News Clippings

8th Day of Christmas: 8 News Clippings

Posted on December 29, 2022 by Jack Wagner

Continuing with my backwards Days of Christmas, here are eight news clippings featuring the Foreign Legion in some capacity.  Among some general commentary articles on the Foreign Legion there was a murder-suicide in the 2nd Regiment circa 1914, some proof … Continue reading →

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Single Panel Comics

Posted on April 6, 2020 by Jack Wagner

Over the years of running this blog I’ve acquired an assortment of single panel comics related to the Foreign Legion.  Now that I’ve scanned the hard copies here is the collection beginning with one of my favorites with probably one … Continue reading →

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Legion News Clippings 3

Posted on November 29, 2015 by Jack Wagner

It’s time to post some more interesting news articles about the Foreign Legion.  Most of these came from the New York Times.  I enjoy these short, strange stories of missing men, would-be and actual former Legionnaires (such as artist Thure … Continue reading →

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Hodgepodge for September 2015

Posted on October 1, 2015 by Jack Wagner

Last month I came across the following bits and pieces relating to the French Foreign Legion. 1. Delmar Calvert.  I stumbled upon the name Delmar Calvert browsing cervens forum and then found two good articles about him here and here. … Continue reading →

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Legion News Clippings 2

Posted on December 11, 2014 by Jack Wagner

Here is a small collection of news items I’ve collected from the web about the Foreign Legion.  These clippings are often very interesting and frequently serve as a launching point for further research into the names and events mentioned.  For … Continue reading →

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Legion News Clippings: Volume 1

Posted on September 26, 2014 by Jack Wagner

In my internet browsing I frequently come across small news articles about the Foreign Legion.  Individually they are nothing spectacular, just interesting tidbits about someone who joined the Foreign Legion (or was shanghaied) or who was cited for bravery or … Continue reading →

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