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Word: gion (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1970-1979
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...doubtful that the Chad campaign will revive the old legion cry: "Vive la mort, vive la guerre, vive la Légion Etrangère." Many legionnaires consider the campaign a temporary reprieve for a fading outfit. "The Viets tried to kill us, and so did the Algerians and the French high command," said one veteran. "But in the end, red tape will get us. This may be our last beau geste." Said Garros: "We're damned glad to be here...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Chad: The Last Beau Geste | 2/16/1970 | See Source »

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