From the battles at Hilsenfirst in 1915 to the conflicts in Mali and Niger a century later, the French 7th Mountain Infantry Battalion has marched through France's military history with the panache, élan and charisma befitting its soldiers. Founded 185 years ago, it has served in the toughest and most remote locations. From Camp Helfaut (Pas-de-Calais) in 1840 to its move to Isère in 2012, the community of men and women who make up the battalion have shaped its identity, renowned for its dynamism and robustness. Illustrated with more than 500 rare or unpublished documents, this book presents their history through stages of life and testimonies, with a large section devoted to the present day. It allows the reader to discover this extraordinary unit and gives pride of place to the present day.
Group
Books (first-hand)
Author
Lazerges, Vincent
Title
7e Bataillon de Chasseurs Alpins
Details
French text, paperback, more than 300 illustrations and documents, large format. 301 pages.
State
new
Éditions Pierre de Taillac 10 rue du capitaine Hubert de Carpentier 14640 Villers-sur-Mer Frankreich
