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The documentary focuses on the French Foreign Legion, specifically the jungle combat unit stationed in French Guiana. It details the rigorous training and survival skills required for legionnaires in the challenging environment of the rainforest. The film shows the self-sufficiency of the soldiers as they learn to navigate and thrive in the dense jungle, emphasizing the dangers they face during their training.
Set against the backdrop of Kourou, where the third regiment has been based since 1973, the film presents the regiment's dual role in military intervention and combating illegal gold mining. It presents the importance of the regiment in maintaining France's military presence in South America and the unique challenges of operating in a rainforest setting.
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.
Perfect For
Military history buffsAdventure seekersNature enthusiasts