Legionnaire

[jonboy]

I often wondered why Brits would want to join the FFL and after reading this book I can appreciate why. Simon Murray takes you through his life mainly from 1960 to 1965 as a young english-man in the FFL, he describes the hardships that he had to endure during that time (which were very harsh to put in mildly), the traditions of the Legion, the good and the bad charcters he knew that came from all over the world.
It is a well written and unique adventure which mainly takes palce in Algeria. Simon Murray certainly represented his nationality extremely well.

[RobT]

I was going to get this book, but was put off because i thought it wasn't a real account. Thanks Jonboy, i'll be sure to pick it up next time.

[m-a-s-s-e-y]

yeah ive read that book mate i thourght it was quality, about three months ago I proberly only read about five books in my life because harry potter and all them books didnt grip me at all.But books like this one are quality I never knew anything about the FFl at all before this and it almost makes you want to join but im going to stick to the infantry.

[chunky from york]

Simon Murray's book was first published some time ago and caused a surge in Brits wanting to join the Legion. When I was in Calvi in Corsica, (2nd REP), they were called 'Murray's'

[Langarotti]

Simon Murray has just fininshed his 638 mile trek to the south pole, at 63 years of age!

Now that's impressive.

[stever]

real good read
simon murray also did a documentary re ffl
it appearrs on discovery channell now and again

it has been said in a few documentary's
that the brits make the best or the worst legionaires
not havin served in the ffl this is open to debate

but the simon murray book imo is a classic