Spanish legion - Definition

The Spanish Foreign Legion was founded by General Milian Astry in February 1920 as the Spanish equivelent to the French Foreign Legion. Throughout its history Spainards have made up the majority of its members, with foreigners accounting for 25 percent or less. After 1987 it stopped accepting foreigners altogether and changed its name to the Spanish Legion. The Legion played an important part in the Spanish Civil War, but is nowadays mostly used in NATO peacekeeping missions. It currently numbers 8 000 in four tercios regiments. It is directly controlled by the Spanish General Staff.

Francisco Franco was a founding member of the Legion and it's second Commanding Officer.

External links

• Friends of the Spanish Foreign Legion (http://www.lalegion.com/)
• Unoffical page of the Spanish Foreign Legion (http://members.aol.com/Spain333/legion.html)

Example Usage of Spanish