French Foreign Legion: Desert Survival

Author: (English) MacNab
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Publish Date: 2005-02-01
Features: Special forces are sharp arrows executing special missions. Whether deep behind enemy lines for reconnaissance for subsequent large-scale units or directly participating in combat to complete "surgical" strikes, sudden attacks, retaliatory actions, hostage rescue, and a series of extremely difficult combat tasks, small-scale special forces always demonstrate unexpected special roles. Today, in counter-terrorism operations, drug interdiction, quelling riots, humanitarian actions, and safeguarding national regimes, special forces are also gradually showing irreplaceable special roles. During large-scale wars, special forces can also engage in unconventional warfare in various special ways, with the final result often exceeding people's imagination. Today, many countries have established their own special forces, which are very familiar with the cultural traditions and customs of their regions. In addition, due to regular rotations and joint military exercises with friendly forces, some special forces in Europe and the United States can also perform "global reconnaissance" and "diplomatic mission" tasks during peacetime. Special forces are composed of soldiers with various tactical skills, with the motto: "Facts speak louder than words." Their basic characteristics include a sense of responsibility, confidence, versatility, all-weather capability, and opposition to individual heroism while promoting teamwork. However, the name of special forces itself implies such meaning: executing difficult and dangerous combat tasks. The French Foreign Legion was founded in 1831. At that time, King Louis Philippe of France conscripted a large number of criminals, beggars, and speculators to replace the disintegrated French army at the end of the 1830 revolution. However, today the Foreign Legion is not only renowned for its glorious reputation, advanced equipment, and outstanding combat record but has also become a sharp force that attracts attention from all countries. Despite being stationed all over the world, the French Foreign Legion is still famous for its expertise in desert warfare. Desert Survival of the French Foreign Legion will introduce you to the valuable experience of this elite force in harsh survival in the world's hottest deserts and most barren wastelands, including the following:
※ How to prevent sun exposure;
※ How to find water sources;
※ How to set up shelters;
※ How to determine direction;
※ How to perform first aid in the field;
※ How to identify and prevent attacks from dangerous animals and insects.