I mean, you really want to march around in a hot desert, wearing a full uniform, a heavy rifle and pack and one of those goofy desert hats with the neck flaps...and all with a bunch of Frenchmen??? Why would anyone want to do that?
2007-03-14 00:40:08 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Military
Well essentially it offered the chance of a new life...
Learning French was necessary and after your 5-6 year service you would be granted a French passport a new name and the chance to be a french citizen in France or move ANYWHERE with a new legal identity.
It offered an escape for criminals, bankrupts or anyone escaping personal shame....
Hope that helps.
2007-03-14 01:38:32 · answer #1 · answered by max power 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I wish I had an answer for you but the other 2 gentleman answered well.
I didn't know the legion still existed.
I will probably learn more about other fighting entities when I am in the Marines.
2007-03-14 09:46:10 · answer #2 · answered by honeysistagirl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most people do it because their criminals and want to escape their old lives...all their past information is removed and they're given a new name...it's prety s**ty though cuz there is no value for the lives of those guys
2007-03-14 08:23:50 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. The reason is that I am loyal to the United States Constitution.
2007-03-14 08:41:38 · answer #4 · answered by c1523456 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋