The French Foreign Legion in Indochina, 1946-1956: History • Uniforms • Headgear • Insignia • Weapons • Equipment

I had been waiting a long time for a book like this, and this book fits the bill. For anyone interested in the Indochina war(s),this book is a must. Lots of pictures of uniforms, field gear etc. & most in color. This book illustrates to the max what musthave been a supply/logistics departments nightmare in the dizzying array of uniforms and equipment worn. British, American,French, & locally produced. I had known for a long time that the French in Indochina had used a lot of American uniforms& equipment, but did not realize how vast American influence was on the development of domestic French design once theybegan to produce their on uniforms in France. For example, I knew that American HBT uniforms were used but I didn't realizethat it was distributed to the extent that it was. I also enjoyed looking at the Legion uniforms from the early colonial period ofthe 90s - 1930s period (in color). The only problem I had with the book was that it didn't have much information on what wasprobably the most recognized piece of equipment used by France in Indochina, the ubiquitous bush hat, or "Cheapu de Brusse"Only a handful of pictures are shown, with no interior shots with makers stamping/marks. I would also have liked to have moreinformation on guns/weapons used by The Legion. Bare in mind as well that this book is translated from French & some ofthe phraseology may seem a little "hazy", but that is a minor issue and occurs in any publication that has been translated fromthe original. For anyone interested in the Indochina conflicts this book is a must. There is such a dearth of information in Englishon this subject & this book fills a void! Highly recommend it!

Rather disappointing was hoping for a lot more information on what each Unit did in Indochina

The book is a requisite for anyone seriously interested in the Foreign Legion and their involvement in Indochina. The book is light on weaponry, but there are other books that will cover that topic more rigorously. This book focuses on the equipment and uniforms, and it is a phenomenal resource in that regard. The information is arrayed in a logical format, and it is replete with many photographs.

Absolutely amazing book... As a collector of Vietnam era memorabilia this book is a OUTSTANDING guide to the Legions uniforms and gear. I wish the section on weapons was a little better but as far a helmets, uniforms, and personal gear and items this is a must have.

The definitive resource on all the various uniforms and equipment that found its way into Legion (and CEFEO generally) hands in Indochina. If you're interested in the French Indochina war at all this is a must have for your library.

Excellent work! For the serious collector, or especially the reenactor, this volume is invaluable. As is mentioned in other reviews, it's light on weaponry, but that is covered in other works quite comprehensively.The photos and comprehensive study of the uniforms throughout the war is the gold standard.I highly recommend this work!

This book is absolutely fantastic. The colour plates, quality of the paper, and research are top drawer. If you love French Indochine, like I do, buy this book.

Excellent book which covers the uniforms and accoutrements of the French Foreign Legionnaires in Indo-China

A comprehensive, informative book on the uniforms and equipment of the Foreign Legion Units in Indochina. Photographs abound with a good in depth coverage of uniforms and webbing. As a previous reviewer commented however it lacked any detail if the weaponry used. At a time when surplus WW II arms were common place and France's rearmament post war a wide spectrum of weapons were used the book did not reflect this.

VERY GOOD SERVICE AAA

superb guide to the Legion's uniforms, an invaluable resource.

Great value for money. Awesome book with many rare photographs.

Bisher gab es gute Literatur über das französische Engagement in Indochina und Algerien nur in französischer Sprache. Für die Restwelt eher ein Randthema. Nun hat der Schifferverlag endlich das erste Buch auf englisch übersetzt, ich hoffe, es folgene weitere.Geschildert wird kurz die Geschichte des Indochina-Konflikts und die Einheitsgeschichten der Legion, die dort gekämpft haben. Schwerpunkt ist aber die Uniformierung und Ausrüstung der Legionäre. Hervorragende Fotos aus dem Legionsmuseum und sehr gute Orignalbilder machen das Werk zum Sammlerpflichtheft.Leider, leider muss ich einen Stern abziehen, wobei das Buch 5 volle Sterne verdient hätte. Der Abzug kommt duch die leider zahlreichen Übersetzungsfehler vom Französichen ins Englische, eventuell begründet, dass der Übersetzer kein Englisch-Muttersprachler war oder aber wenig Erfahrung mit den militärischen Begriffen hatte. Für mich kein Problem, aber ein etwas unerfahrener Leser wird eventuell die falschen Begriffe übernehmen.Trotzdem eine absolute Kaufempfehlung. Mein Hoffnung nun, dass die Bücher "Les Paras Francais en Indochine" und "Paras Francais en Algiere" auch bon übersetzt werden. Mein Französisch geht zwar, aber Englisch ist doch einfacher, was sicher der Fall für viele Leser zutrifft. Leider, ich sagte bereits, sind die Algerien- und Indochinakriege in außerfränzösischen Landen ein absolutes Nischenthema.