Memoirs of a Scottish Legionnaire. This a very rare and fascinating account of life as a modern day Legionnaire. The author describes how, with no French language ability, he approached recruiters for the French Foreign Legion in Paris and the demanding selection process that followed. When he was accepted, he and other prospective legionnaires were sent to Southern France to begin the harsh recruit training course. The mix of different nationalities and backgrounds among his fellows was enormous. A completely authentic book that lifts the veil of mystery and myth and reveals much about the realities of service in the Foreign Legion.