More than just a fixture in movies from the 30's and 40's, the French Foreign Legion has seen more continuous fighting than any other military outfit in the world.

A member of the French Foreign Legion salutes American soldiers as they march by during a parade June 4, 2014, in the streets of Carentan, France. The parade was part of the commemorative 70th ...

The result? A fresh take on old combat boots. By Elizabeth Paton Since its formation in 1831, the French Foreign Legion has had boots on the ground in five continents, on terrain ranging from sun ...

France created the foreign legion in 1831 to swell its military with foreign-born troops that could handle unsavory and difficult assignments.

Members of the French Foreign Legion and British soldiers have started a joint military exercise in northeastern France, applying urban warfare lessons from the conflict in Ukraine, an AFP ...

This uniform is one of the most admired and recognizable uniforms in the Army's history. It was worn by Soldiers during World War II and the Korean War. The reintroduction of this uniform is meant ...

Formed in 1831, the French Foreign Legion was to become the colonial force par excellence. With a mandate to enlist only men from other nations, the Legion conducted perilous overseas missions ...

Rumor spread on social media suggests France deployed troops to Ukraine following comments by French President Emmanuel Macron.

Probably one of the most famous army units in the world, the French Foreign Legion is still going strong almost 200 years after its foundation, and is now recruiting.

The French Foreign Legion, one of the world's most legendary fighting forces, is to allow women into its ranks for the first time. The move follows an order by the French defence ministry, which wants ...

June 10, 2010: The French Foreign Legion, has built up a goodly number of myths during its nearly 180 year history. From the deserts of Morocco to the jungles of Vietnam, the Legion has a ...

The M15 “Adrian” was introduced with the same blue-gray finish as the uniform and beginning in late 1915 the French also introduced a fabric cover in light blue or khaki.