Anyone who knows anything about Jean-Claude Van Damme knows he played a French legionnaire in the movies. He was just one of many actors to star in films that romanticized this mercenary force. Check out the details in this classic episode with Josh and Chuck.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The speaker discusses the devoted fans of action movie stars, drawing a comparison between Van Damme and Seagal enthusiasts, and discusses his dog's reaction to thunderstorms.
The French foreign Legion invaded Mexico in 1861 and stayed there until 1865, leaving because they were finally beaten back. The Foreign Legion is known for their toughness, and to date, they have lost 35,000 soldiers in battle.
Discussing the radicalism that led to the ascent of King Louis Philippe, some of the tough soldiers and criminals that came with it, and why the King eventually viewed them as a threat to his reign.
After completing a year of service in the French Foreign Legion, soldiers are given the opportunity to undergo military regularization of their situation, allowing them to retrieve their old papers and return to their old name. This represents the end of the Legion owning them during their service.
The French Foreign Legion is a unique military organization that attracts people from all over the world. The Legionnaires are known for their bravery and their willingness to fight and die for France.
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In this podcast episode, the speaker shares their experience of receiving a brain at the Emmy's and explains the importance of toxicological examination while highlighting a point made by a young listener regarding vitreous fluid extraction.
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