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Old-timers Doubt Modern French Foreign Legion Tales
AP dispatch describes how today’s French Foreign Legion in the South Seas differs from romantic legends. Marines and Polynesian workers build roads and facilities for nuclear testing, with veterans noting modern equipment and a mix of roles beyond combat. Officers say recruitment is affected by global perception of the legion.
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