Foreign Legion - Rainforest training hell
Synopsis
14 days of rigorous training in the rainforest push legionnaires to their limits as they learn survival skills and the demands of military discipline.
Synopsis
Mathilde and Lucas train at the French Foreign Legion's jungle camp in French Guiana. The camp, located in the South American rainforest, is known for its demanding conditions. Legionnaires learn to survive in the wild while adhering to strict discipline. They face rigorous physical challenges and must rely on rationed supplies. The 3rd Regiment, stationed in Kourou since 1973, specializes in jungle warfare and interventions against illegal gold mining. The training lasts 14 days and tests the limits of endurance and obedience.
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Why Watch
- See how legionnaires survive in the South American rainforest.
- Meet the soldiers training in one of the toughest environments.
- Find out about the mission against illegal gold mining.
Did You Know
- The French Foreign Legion has around 9,500 volunteer soldiers from all over the world.
- The jungle camp in French Guiana is over 7,000 kilometers from Paris.
- The third regiment is the most decorated unit in the French Foreign Legion.
- Since 2008, the Legion has been working to expel illegal gold miners from French Guiana.
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Where is the jungle camp of the French Foreign Legion located?
The jungle camp of the French Foreign Legion is located in French Guiana, in the South American rainforest.
What is the nickname of the third regiment of the French Foreign Legion?
The nickname of the third regiment is 'Regiment de la selva', which translates to the Jungle Regiment.
What is the main mission of the third regiment in French Guiana?
The main mission of the third regiment is to combat illegal gold miners in French Guiana.
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