A look back at the epic story of these elite soldiers, their boldest operations, and — for the first time — missions and maneuvers previously unknown to the general public, through the testimonies and personal experiences of the legionnaires themselves.

EPISODE 1 – Directed by Pierre François Glaymann

OMLT – The “War Dogs” of Tagab

In September 2007, at the request of the Americans, the mountain commando unit of the 2nd Foreign Engineer Regiment was deployed to Afghanistan. Six men were sent to join the U.S. Army’s forward operating base in the Tagab Valley. On November 10, a double operation was planned.

EPISODE 2 – Directed by Pierre François Glaymann

Walikhel – Baptism of Fire

At the end of 2008, the legionnaires of the 4th Company of the 2nd Foreign Infantry Regiment, including many young recruits, learn they are about to be deployed to Afghanistan.

EPISODE 3 – Directed by Philippe Bodet

Altor – By Blood Shed

Afghanistan, June 2010. Men from the 2nd Foreign Parachute Regiment are securing a medical aid operation for the local population when gunfire suddenly erupts.

EPISODE 4 – Directed by Frédéric Decossas

Serval – The Sanctuary of Ametettai

In January 2013, 4,000 French soldiers, including paratroopers, were sent to Mali to stop jihadist armed groups threatening Bamako. On the evening of January 27, 250 paratroopers boarded aircraft for an operational jump over Timbuktu — a rare military operation.

EPISODE 5 – Directed by Frédéric Decossas

Dekoa – Isolated Unit

In 2014, France deployed troops to the Central African Republic, devastated by deadly fighting. On October 10, soldiers were confronted with a massacre inside a refugee camp.

EPISODE 6 – Directed by Philippe Bodet

Timbuktu – The Trap

On April 14, 2018, legionnaires were guarding the French military camp at Timbuktu Airport when the alarm suddenly sounded. From the central watchtower, a corporal opened fire.