21st Marching Regiment of Foreign Volunteers

21st Marching Regiment of Foreign Volunteers
Active	1939 to 1940
Country	France
Branch	French Army
Type	Infantry
Engagements	Battle of France

The 21st Marching Regiment of Foreign Volunteers (French: 21e Régiment de marche de volontaires étranger, 21e RMVE) was a formation of the French Army from 1939 to June 26, 1940. When established the 21st Marching Regiment of Foreign volunteers was established as a separate entity from the Foreign Legion, however its veterans have since been recognized as members of the French Foreign Legion.

History

The regiment was formed in 1939 from foreign volunteers wishing to serve France.^[1]

See also

• 22nd Marching Regiment of Foreign Volunteers
• 23rd Marching Regiment of Foreign Volunteers

Notes

References

• Boyd, Douglas (2006). The French Foreign Legion. England: Sutton Publishing. ISBN 0-7509-3939-7. 

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