Archaeology of the French Foreign Legion

[AWP]

Pretty good article on tracking down old FFL sites in Morocco. Some photos, a little history, worth a read for history geeks.

http://www.pasthorizonspr.com/index.php/archives/07/2012/archaeology-of-the-french-foreign-legion

Using a combination of numerous literary sources, diaries, French military mapping and satellite imagery a number of possible fort locations were investigated before a decision was taken regarding the most suitable for more detailed study.

 

[pardus]

That is very cool, Id love to go out and do some digging around over there.

 

[Spider6]

Thank you for the article. FFL is a favorite subject of mine. I can't help but wonder what motivated those men to go out there and hold that ground. It's a desert for god sake!

 

[AWP]

I can't help but wonder what motivated those men to go out there and hold that ground. It's a desert for god sake!

You have how many trips to Iraq?

;)

Warm Regards from Pashtunistan

 

[pardus]

Hahaha.

The French were establishing and defending their Empire.
Trade routes etc... had to be secured, restless natives had to be subdued.

 

[Spider6]

You have how many trips to Iraq?

;)

Warm Regards from Pashtunistan

Yeah ah....good point!