The French Foreign Legion is legendary, infamous for its brutally harsh training and its acceptance of any recruit from any country. It has a reputation as a sanctuary for law-breakers and social misfits - an army made up of fugitives escaping another life, men with nothing to lose.

Today, the French Foreign Legion continues to operate as a distinct and maverick force within the French military. New recruits are now checked, but only those wanted for major crimes are screened out. In return for anonymity, refuge, and a monthly salary, the French Foreign Legion demands total dedication. A recruit must sign his life away for a minimum of five years. His passport is confiscated, and he may choose a new name. There is no turning back.

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