A well-researched and good look at a battle that the French Foreign Legion was going to lose from the beginning. This battle and the way the French government handled everything after WWII set the stage for a final confrontation, which would ultimately lead to the same outcome, albeit in a different context. All because our leaders chose not to look at the whole picture of who they would be fighting against. A very good book.

Due to a passing in the family a few years ago and my subsequent health issues stemming from that, I was unable to download this book in time to review it before it was archived as I did not visit this site for years after the bereavement. Thank you for the opportunity.

I received a free copy from NET GALLEY to review.

A good short read for me, and while I admit I am familiar with the story and territory the book does try to clear up some 'presumed facts' and the aspect of seeing it from the opposition side was very enlightening to me. Well done.