This publication takes you on a journey through time, highlighting the deeds and lesser-known aspects of everyday life for soldiers in the French 1st Parachute Regiment (1st RCP). The pages of this book are filled with stories of bravery and the spirit of camaraderie that characterises the paratroopers. At the heart of the 1st RCP's strength and identity are its flags, symbols of tradition and unity. Each flag tells a story, the story of a company, a battalion, an era. The book reveals these stories and illustrates how traditions were born and evolved, sometimes from simple fantasies that became respected customs. These traditions are the glue that holds the regiment's esprit de corps together, a spirit that can be felt on every page. This book is more than a simple chronicle; it is an open window into the soul of the 1st RCP, offering a deep understanding of its heritage and its connection to its flags. The result is an authentic and captivating narrative, enriched by black-and-white and colour photographs that bring the flags and the stories they carry to life.
Group
Books (first-hand)
Title
Le 1er regiment de chasseurs parachutistes. A travers ses fanions 1937-2019
Details
French text, numerous bw- and colour photos, large format. 164 pages.
State
new
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