2nd Foreign Infantry Regiment
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The 2nd Foreign Infantry Regiment is an infantry regiment of the French Foreign Legion
created in 1841 and is situated in the south of France at Nimes. The 2REI has participated in several conflicts, more notably in the Gulf war, in Bosnia, Chad
and in different parts of Africa. A very mobile infantry regiment, it can be sent to any part of the world through naval or air means.
This regiment is 169 years old and consists of some 1300 legionnaires, thus making it the largest regiment of the whole French army
, consisting of 9 companies.
as whole.
The 2nd Foreign Infantry Regiment is an infantry regiment of the French Foreign Legion
created in 1841 and is situated in the south of France at Nimes. The 2REI has participated in several conflicts, more notably in the Gulf war, in Bosnia, Chad
and in different parts of Africa. A very mobile infantry regiment, it can be sent to any part of the world through naval or air means.
This regiment is 169 years old and consists of some 1300 legionnaires, thus making it the largest regiment of the whole French army
, consisting of 9 companies.
as whole.
The 2nd Foreign Infantry Regiment is an infantry regiment of the French Foreign Legion
created in 1841 and is situated in the south of France at Nimes. The 2REI has participated in several conflicts, more notably in the Gulf war, in Bosnia, Chad
and in different parts of Africa. A very mobile infantry regiment, it can be sent to any part of the world through naval or air means.
This regiment is 169 years old and consists of some 1300 legionnaires, thus making it the largest regiment of the whole French army
, consisting of 9 companies.
as whole.
The 2nd Foreign Infantry Regiment is an infantry regiment of the French Foreign Legion
created in 1841 and is situated in the south of France at Nimes. The 2REI has participated in several conflicts, more notably in the Gulf war, in Bosnia, Chad
and in different parts of Africa. A very mobile infantry regiment, it can be sent to any part of the world through naval or air means.
This regiment is 169 years old and consists of some 1300 legionnaires, thus making it the largest regiment of the whole French army
, consisting of 9 companies.
as whole.
The 2nd Foreign Infantry Regiment is an infantry regiment of the French Foreign Legion
created in 1841 and is situated in the south of France at Nimes. The 2REI has participated in several conflicts, more notably in the Gulf war, in Bosnia, Chad
and in different parts of Africa. A very mobile infantry regiment, it can be sent to any part of the world through naval or air means.
This regiment is 169 years old and consists of some 1300 legionnaires, thus making it the largest regiment of the whole French army
, consisting of 9 companies.
as whole.
The 2nd Foreign Infantry Regiment is an infantry regiment of the French Foreign Legion
created in 1841 and is situated in the south of France at Nimes. The 2REI has participated in several conflicts, more notably in the Gulf war, in Bosnia, Chad
and in different parts of Africa. A very mobile infantry regiment, it can be sent to any part of the world through naval or air means.
This regiment is 169 years old and consists of some 1300 legionnaires, thus making it the largest regiment of the whole French army
, consisting of 9 companies.
as whole.
The 2nd Foreign Infantry Regiment is an infantry regiment of the French Foreign Legion
created in 1841 and is situated in the south of France at Nimes. The 2REI has participated in several conflicts, more notably in the Gulf war, in Bosnia, Chad
and in different parts of Africa. A very mobile infantry regiment, it can be sent to any part of the world through naval or air means.
This regiment is 169 years old and consists of some 1300 legionnaires, thus making it the largest regiment of the whole French army
, consisting of 9 companies.
as whole.
The 2nd Foreign Infantry Regiment is an infantry regiment of the French Foreign Legion
created in 1841 and is situated in the south of France at Nimes. The 2REI has participated in several conflicts, more notably in the Gulf war, in Bosnia, Chad
and in different parts of Africa. A very mobile infantry regiment, it can be sent to any part of the world through naval or air means.
This regiment is 169 years old and consists of some 1300 legionnaires, thus making it the largest regiment of the whole French army
, consisting of 9 companies.
as whole.
The 2nd Foreign Infantry Regiment is an infantry regiment of the French Foreign Legion
created in 1841 and is situated in the south of France at Nimes. The 2REI has participated in several conflicts, more notably in the Gulf war, in Bosnia, Chad
and in different parts of Africa. A very mobile infantry regiment, it can be sent to any part of the world through naval or air means.
This regiment is 169 years old and consists of some 1300 legionnaires, thus making it the largest regiment of the whole French army
, consisting of 9 companies.
as whole.
Image:TE 2REI Afghanistan.jpg.JPG|Snipers of the 2REI with PGM Hecate II
and FR-F2 in Afghanistan
(2005).
File:French MO-120-RT-61 and Véhicule de Tracte Mortier 120 during Operation Desert Shield.JPEG|Mortier 120mm Rayé Tracté Modèle F1
in Operation Desert Shield
Image:SA 340 VBL Afghanistan.jpg|VBL of the 2e REI in Afghanistan
French Foreign Legion
The French Foreign Legion is a unique military service wing of the French Army established in 1831. The foreign legion was exclusively created for foreign nationals willing to serve in the French Armed Forces...
created in 1841 and is situated in the south of France at Nimes. The 2REI has participated in several conflicts, more notably in the Gulf war, in Bosnia, Chad
Chad
Chad , officially known as the Republic of Chad, is a landlocked country in Central Africa. It is bordered by Libya to the north, Sudan to the east, the Central African Republic to the south, Cameroon and Nigeria to the southwest, and Niger to the west...
and in different parts of Africa. A very mobile infantry regiment, it can be sent to any part of the world through naval or air means.
This regiment is 169 years old and consists of some 1300 legionnaires, thus making it the largest regiment of the whole French army
French Army
The French Army, officially the Armée de Terre , is the land-based and largest component of the French Armed Forces.As of 2010, the army employs 123,100 regulars, 18,350 part-time reservists and 7,700 Legionnaires. All soldiers are professionals, following the suspension of conscription, voted in...
, consisting of 9 companies.
Organization
The 2nd Foreign Infantry Regiment has taken taken on the responsibility of field testing new equipment for the French ArmyFrench Army
The French Army, officially the Armée de Terre , is the land-based and largest component of the French Armed Forces.As of 2010, the army employs 123,100 regulars, 18,350 part-time reservists and 7,700 Legionnaires. All soldiers are professionals, following the suspension of conscription, voted in...
as whole.
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The 2nd Foreign Infantry Regiment is an infantry regiment of the French Foreign Legion
French Foreign Legion
The French Foreign Legion is a unique military service wing of the French Army established in 1831. The foreign legion was exclusively created for foreign nationals willing to serve in the French Armed Forces...
created in 1841 and is situated in the south of France at Nimes. The 2REI has participated in several conflicts, more notably in the Gulf war, in Bosnia, Chad
Chad
Chad , officially known as the Republic of Chad, is a landlocked country in Central Africa. It is bordered by Libya to the north, Sudan to the east, the Central African Republic to the south, Cameroon and Nigeria to the southwest, and Niger to the west...
and in different parts of Africa. A very mobile infantry regiment, it can be sent to any part of the world through naval or air means.
This regiment is 169 years old and consists of some 1300 legionnaires, thus making it the largest regiment of the whole French army
French Army
The French Army, officially the Armée de Terre , is the land-based and largest component of the French Armed Forces.As of 2010, the army employs 123,100 regulars, 18,350 part-time reservists and 7,700 Legionnaires. All soldiers are professionals, following the suspension of conscription, voted in...
, consisting of 9 companies.
Organization
The 2nd Foreign Infantry Regiment has taken taken on the responsibility of field testing new equipment for the French ArmyFrench Army
The French Army, officially the Armée de Terre , is the land-based and largest component of the French Armed Forces.As of 2010, the army employs 123,100 regulars, 18,350 part-time reservists and 7,700 Legionnaires. All soldiers are professionals, following the suspension of conscription, voted in...
as whole.
Gallery
The 2nd Foreign Infantry Regiment is an infantry regiment of the French Foreign Legion
French Foreign Legion
The French Foreign Legion is a unique military service wing of the French Army established in 1831. The foreign legion was exclusively created for foreign nationals willing to serve in the French Armed Forces...
created in 1841 and is situated in the south of France at Nimes. The 2REI has participated in several conflicts, more notably in the Gulf war, in Bosnia, Chad
Chad
Chad , officially known as the Republic of Chad, is a landlocked country in Central Africa. It is bordered by Libya to the north, Sudan to the east, the Central African Republic to the south, Cameroon and Nigeria to the southwest, and Niger to the west...
and in different parts of Africa. A very mobile infantry regiment, it can be sent to any part of the world through naval or air means.
This regiment is 169 years old and consists of some 1300 legionnaires, thus making it the largest regiment of the whole French army
French Army
The French Army, officially the Armée de Terre , is the land-based and largest component of the French Armed Forces.As of 2010, the army employs 123,100 regulars, 18,350 part-time reservists and 7,700 Legionnaires. All soldiers are professionals, following the suspension of conscription, voted in...
, consisting of 9 companies.
Organization
The 2nd Foreign Infantry Regiment has taken taken on the responsibility of field testing new equipment for the French ArmyFrench Army
The French Army, officially the Armée de Terre , is the land-based and largest component of the French Armed Forces.As of 2010, the army employs 123,100 regulars, 18,350 part-time reservists and 7,700 Legionnaires. All soldiers are professionals, following the suspension of conscription, voted in...
as whole.
Gallery
The 2nd Foreign Infantry Regiment is an infantry regiment of the French Foreign Legion
French Foreign Legion
The French Foreign Legion is a unique military service wing of the French Army established in 1831. The foreign legion was exclusively created for foreign nationals willing to serve in the French Armed Forces...
created in 1841 and is situated in the south of France at Nimes. The 2REI has participated in several conflicts, more notably in the Gulf war, in Bosnia, Chad
Chad
Chad , officially known as the Republic of Chad, is a landlocked country in Central Africa. It is bordered by Libya to the north, Sudan to the east, the Central African Republic to the south, Cameroon and Nigeria to the southwest, and Niger to the west...
and in different parts of Africa. A very mobile infantry regiment, it can be sent to any part of the world through naval or air means.
This regiment is 169 years old and consists of some 1300 legionnaires, thus making it the largest regiment of the whole French army
French Army
The French Army, officially the Armée de Terre , is the land-based and largest component of the French Armed Forces.As of 2010, the army employs 123,100 regulars, 18,350 part-time reservists and 7,700 Legionnaires. All soldiers are professionals, following the suspension of conscription, voted in...
, consisting of 9 companies.
Organization
The 2nd Foreign Infantry Regiment has taken taken on the responsibility of field testing new equipment for the French ArmyFrench Army
The French Army, officially the Armée de Terre , is the land-based and largest component of the French Armed Forces.As of 2010, the army employs 123,100 regulars, 18,350 part-time reservists and 7,700 Legionnaires. All soldiers are professionals, following the suspension of conscription, voted in...
as whole.
Gallery
The 2nd Foreign Infantry Regiment is an infantry regiment of the French Foreign Legion
French Foreign Legion
The French Foreign Legion is a unique military service wing of the French Army established in 1831. The foreign legion was exclusively created for foreign nationals willing to serve in the French Armed Forces...
created in 1841 and is situated in the south of France at Nimes. The 2REI has participated in several conflicts, more notably in the Gulf war, in Bosnia, Chad
Chad
Chad , officially known as the Republic of Chad, is a landlocked country in Central Africa. It is bordered by Libya to the north, Sudan to the east, the Central African Republic to the south, Cameroon and Nigeria to the southwest, and Niger to the west...
and in different parts of Africa. A very mobile infantry regiment, it can be sent to any part of the world through naval or air means.
This regiment is 169 years old and consists of some 1300 legionnaires, thus making it the largest regiment of the whole French army
French Army
The French Army, officially the Armée de Terre , is the land-based and largest component of the French Armed Forces.As of 2010, the army employs 123,100 regulars, 18,350 part-time reservists and 7,700 Legionnaires. All soldiers are professionals, following the suspension of conscription, voted in...
, consisting of 9 companies.
Organization
The 2nd Foreign Infantry Regiment has taken taken on the responsibility of field testing new equipment for the French ArmyFrench Army
The French Army, officially the Armée de Terre , is the land-based and largest component of the French Armed Forces.As of 2010, the army employs 123,100 regulars, 18,350 part-time reservists and 7,700 Legionnaires. All soldiers are professionals, following the suspension of conscription, voted in...
as whole.
Gallery
The 2nd Foreign Infantry Regiment is an infantry regiment of the French Foreign Legion
French Foreign Legion
The French Foreign Legion is a unique military service wing of the French Army established in 1831. The foreign legion was exclusively created for foreign nationals willing to serve in the French Armed Forces...
created in 1841 and is situated in the south of France at Nimes. The 2REI has participated in several conflicts, more notably in the Gulf war, in Bosnia, Chad
Chad
Chad , officially known as the Republic of Chad, is a landlocked country in Central Africa. It is bordered by Libya to the north, Sudan to the east, the Central African Republic to the south, Cameroon and Nigeria to the southwest, and Niger to the west...
and in different parts of Africa. A very mobile infantry regiment, it can be sent to any part of the world through naval or air means.
This regiment is 169 years old and consists of some 1300 legionnaires, thus making it the largest regiment of the whole French army
French Army
The French Army, officially the Armée de Terre , is the land-based and largest component of the French Armed Forces.As of 2010, the army employs 123,100 regulars, 18,350 part-time reservists and 7,700 Legionnaires. All soldiers are professionals, following the suspension of conscription, voted in...
, consisting of 9 companies.
Organization
The 2nd Foreign Infantry Regiment has taken taken on the responsibility of field testing new equipment for the French ArmyFrench Army
The French Army, officially the Armée de Terre , is the land-based and largest component of the French Armed Forces.As of 2010, the army employs 123,100 regulars, 18,350 part-time reservists and 7,700 Legionnaires. All soldiers are professionals, following the suspension of conscription, voted in...
as whole.
Gallery
The 2nd Foreign Infantry Regiment is an infantry regiment of the French Foreign Legion
French Foreign Legion
The French Foreign Legion is a unique military service wing of the French Army established in 1831. The foreign legion was exclusively created for foreign nationals willing to serve in the French Armed Forces...
created in 1841 and is situated in the south of France at Nimes. The 2REI has participated in several conflicts, more notably in the Gulf war, in Bosnia, Chad
Chad
Chad , officially known as the Republic of Chad, is a landlocked country in Central Africa. It is bordered by Libya to the north, Sudan to the east, the Central African Republic to the south, Cameroon and Nigeria to the southwest, and Niger to the west...
and in different parts of Africa. A very mobile infantry regiment, it can be sent to any part of the world through naval or air means.
This regiment is 169 years old and consists of some 1300 legionnaires, thus making it the largest regiment of the whole French army
French Army
The French Army, officially the Armée de Terre , is the land-based and largest component of the French Armed Forces.As of 2010, the army employs 123,100 regulars, 18,350 part-time reservists and 7,700 Legionnaires. All soldiers are professionals, following the suspension of conscription, voted in...
, consisting of 9 companies.
Organization
The 2nd Foreign Infantry Regiment has taken taken on the responsibility of field testing new equipment for the French ArmyFrench Army
The French Army, officially the Armée de Terre , is the land-based and largest component of the French Armed Forces.As of 2010, the army employs 123,100 regulars, 18,350 part-time reservists and 7,700 Legionnaires. All soldiers are professionals, following the suspension of conscription, voted in...
as whole.
Gallery
The 2nd Foreign Infantry Regiment is an infantry regiment of the French Foreign Legion
French Foreign Legion
The French Foreign Legion is a unique military service wing of the French Army established in 1831. The foreign legion was exclusively created for foreign nationals willing to serve in the French Armed Forces...
created in 1841 and is situated in the south of France at Nimes. The 2REI has participated in several conflicts, more notably in the Gulf war, in Bosnia, Chad
Chad
Chad , officially known as the Republic of Chad, is a landlocked country in Central Africa. It is bordered by Libya to the north, Sudan to the east, the Central African Republic to the south, Cameroon and Nigeria to the southwest, and Niger to the west...
and in different parts of Africa. A very mobile infantry regiment, it can be sent to any part of the world through naval or air means.
This regiment is 169 years old and consists of some 1300 legionnaires, thus making it the largest regiment of the whole French army
French Army
The French Army, officially the Armée de Terre , is the land-based and largest component of the French Armed Forces.As of 2010, the army employs 123,100 regulars, 18,350 part-time reservists and 7,700 Legionnaires. All soldiers are professionals, following the suspension of conscription, voted in...
, consisting of 9 companies.
Organization
The 2nd Foreign Infantry Regiment has taken taken on the responsibility of field testing new equipment for the French ArmyFrench Army
The French Army, officially the Armée de Terre , is the land-based and largest component of the French Armed Forces.As of 2010, the army employs 123,100 regulars, 18,350 part-time reservists and 7,700 Legionnaires. All soldiers are professionals, following the suspension of conscription, voted in...
as whole.
Gallery
The 2nd Foreign Infantry Regiment is an infantry regiment of the French Foreign Legion
French Foreign Legion
The French Foreign Legion is a unique military service wing of the French Army established in 1831. The foreign legion was exclusively created for foreign nationals willing to serve in the French Armed Forces...
created in 1841 and is situated in the south of France at Nimes. The 2REI has participated in several conflicts, more notably in the Gulf war, in Bosnia, Chad
Chad
Chad , officially known as the Republic of Chad, is a landlocked country in Central Africa. It is bordered by Libya to the north, Sudan to the east, the Central African Republic to the south, Cameroon and Nigeria to the southwest, and Niger to the west...
and in different parts of Africa. A very mobile infantry regiment, it can be sent to any part of the world through naval or air means.
This regiment is 169 years old and consists of some 1300 legionnaires, thus making it the largest regiment of the whole French army
French Army
The French Army, officially the Armée de Terre , is the land-based and largest component of the French Armed Forces.As of 2010, the army employs 123,100 regulars, 18,350 part-time reservists and 7,700 Legionnaires. All soldiers are professionals, following the suspension of conscription, voted in...
, consisting of 9 companies.
Organization
The 2nd Foreign Infantry Regiment has taken taken on the responsibility of field testing new equipment for the French ArmyFrench Army
The French Army, officially the Armée de Terre , is the land-based and largest component of the French Armed Forces.As of 2010, the army employs 123,100 regulars, 18,350 part-time reservists and 7,700 Legionnaires. All soldiers are professionals, following the suspension of conscription, voted in...
as whole.
Gallery
Image:TE 2REI Afghanistan.jpg.JPG|Snipers of the 2REI with PGM Hecate II
PGM Hecate II
The Hecate II is the standard heavy sniper rifle of the French Army, sometimes known as the FR-12,7 .It is manufactured by PGM Précision of France...
and FR-F2 in Afghanistan
Afghanistan
Afghanistan , officially the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, is a landlocked country located in the centre of Asia, forming South Asia, Central Asia and the Middle East. With a population of about 29 million, it has an area of , making it the 42nd most populous and 41st largest nation in the world...
(2005).
File:French MO-120-RT-61 and Véhicule de Tracte Mortier 120 during Operation Desert Shield.JPEG|Mortier 120mm Rayé Tracté Modèle F1
Mortier 120mm Rayé Tracté Modèle F1
The MO-120 RT-61 or MO-120-RT is a heavy mortar of French origin. It was designed by Thomson-Brandt as the successor for the MO-120 AM-50...
in Operation Desert Shield
Image:SA 340 VBL Afghanistan.jpg|VBL of the 2e REI in Afghanistan
Battle Honours
- Sevastopol 1855
- Kabilie 1857KabylieKabylie or Kabylia , is a region in the north of Algeria.It is part of the Tell Atlas and is located at the edge of the Mediterranean Sea. Kabylia covers several provinces of Algeria: the whole of Tizi Ouzou and Bejaia , most of Bouira and parts of the wilayas of Bordj Bou Arreridj, Jijel,...
- Magenta 1859Battle of MagentaThe Battle of Magenta was fought on June 4, 1859 during the Second Italian War of Independence, resulting in a French-Sardinian victory under Napoleon III against the Austrians under Marshal Ferencz Gyulai....
- Camerone 1863Battle of CamarónThe Battle of Camarón, which occurred 30 April 1863 between the French Foreign Legion and the Mexican army, is regarded by the Legion as a defining moment in its history...
- Extreme Orient 1884–1885Sino-French WarThe Sino–French War was a limited conflict fought between August 1884 and April 1885 to decide whether France should replace China in control of Tonkin . As the French achieved their war aims, they are usually considered to have won the war...
- Dahomey 1892Second Franco-Dahomean WarThe Second Franco-Dahomean War, which raged from 1892 to 1894, was a major conflict between the French Third Republic, led by General Alfred-Amédée Dodds, and the Kingdom of Dahomey under King Béhanzin....
- Madagascar 1898–1905MadagascarThe Republic of Madagascar is an island country located in the Indian Ocean off the southeastern coast of Africa...
- Maroc 1907–1913–1921–1934Rif War (1920)The Rif War, also called the Second Moroccan War, was fought between Spain and the Moroccan Rif Berbers.-Rifian forces:...
- Indochine 1946–1954First Indochina WarThe First Indochina War was fought in French Indochina from December 19, 1946, until August 1, 1954, between the French Union's French Far East...
- AFN 1952–1962
Decorations
- Croix de guerre des Théatres d'Opérations ExtérieuresCroix de guerre des Théatres d'Opérations ExterieuresThe Croix de guerre des théâtres d’opérations extérieures is a French medal rewarded for military service in foreign countries. It is granted to individuals who have received citations for their actions while engaged in military service overseas.-History:...
with three palms - Médaille d'or de la Ville de Milan