British Gurkhas vs French Foreign Legion - What’s the difference?

British Gurkhas vs French Foreign Legion - What’s the difference?

British Gurkhas vs French Foreign Legion - What’s the difference?
British Gurkhas and French Foreign Legion are known as some of the fiercest warriors ever to take up arms. Both are top military units recruited by their respective armies from beyond their national borders. The Gurkhas hail from Nepal, while the Legion is international volunteers fighting under the French flag. Both units have legendary status through centuries of service, renowned for their exceptional courage, discipline, and loyalty. Around 200 years ago, the British were in a battle with Nepal during the Anglo-Nepal Wars. Even though they were at odds, the Brits were really impressed by the fierce fighting spirit of these Nepalese hill soldiers. Later on, the Brits recruited these fighters, and they became some of the most fearsome, courageous, and brave warriors, known as the Gurkhas. They fought in British forces in almost every major conflict in the last 200 years including both World Wars and in Iraq and Afghanistan. They are the nightmare of every intruder with the wrong intention. In one instance, a single Gurkha defeated 30 Taliban fighters while being heavily outnumbered. There are currently over 4000 Gurkhas serving in infantry, engineering, signal, logistic and training and support units. On the other hand, the French Foreign Legion is an elite corps of the French Army that consists of several specialties: infantry, cavalry, engineers, and airborne troops. It was created in 1831 to allow foreign nationals into the French Army. They often handle the tough, behind-the-scenes missions around the globe for the French government. Their role is quieter, more dangerous. Their training is often described as not only physically challenging, but also very stressful. The legionnaires are a key component of the French Army, comprising around 8,500 members from 50 different nationalities. Within the Legion, there's an elite unit comprised of top soldiers selected from its already elite parachute regiment. In short, it’s a team of the best of the best.
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[evquvfu]

“If a man says he is not afraid of dying, he is either lying or he is a Gurkha."
Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw

[AdTo]

4:31 This is not a FRF2 rifle, this is the PGM Hécate II chambered in .50 cal.

[Nttmf]

They’re both as good as each other. And even some Nepalese men have joined the legion.

[Alexandros.Mograine]

Gurkhas fight for a better life, legionnares for a second chance in life. Both are motivated.

[CROM-onbz]

The British Gurkhas are a light infantry unit, it is difficult to compare with the Legion which has sappers, paratroopers, cavalry, mountain commandos and who are twice as numerous. In any case a fight between them would be a real terrible bloodbath.😕😕

[anchorpoint]

Just both professionals doing a professional job.

[waynemillard]

Great respect for the Gurkhas. Anyone who comes in battle of the Gurkhas are in trouble.

[louiscourtay]

When the seals don't want to train with the legion because it's to hard, you know who are the best

[OfTheOldArts]

He forgot about the Kepi Blanc March which is 78 kilomters, in 2 days with full kit, and a 50 kilo ruck. In my opinion you shouldn't be comparing anything unless you served in both units or at least 1 respectively

[lordtemplar]

FYI - French legion is not an elite special force of the french forces, it is regular para infantry.
Furthermore it is not just for foreigners (even if they are the majority). French citizens can also join but they must abandon their previous identity and adopt the new one the Legion gives them.

[jasondonaldson]

For me both are incredible i worked with the Gurkhas and they scare me they would rather die than lose always have my respect

[kevinmoh]

A Gurkha can do half of French Foreign legion training without the initial training itself. They were born for it.

[HayotsRoman]

The French Foreign Legion regularly conducts joint combat exercises with both the Gurkhas and the Spanish Legion. This exchange of experience is beneficial for all sides. Each side has something to show and something to learn. However, in all fairness, it should be noted that the French Foreign Legion has more combat experience than both the Gurkhas and the Spanish Legion combined. For this reason, the FFL (French Foreign Legion) is more practical, which is why it is of particular interest to both the Gurkhas and the Spanish Legion.

[laurrentbarre]

FFL Battle of Camaron (wikipedia): When Campos brought the trio to Milán, he asked, "Is this all of them? Is this all of the men who are left?" Then, in amazement, he exclaimed, "These are not men! They are demons!" When you enemie say you are a demons 65 FFL vs 3000 mexican and its not hollywood!

[whoflungdung]

A couple of lads ex foreign legion were in my regiment and they both admitted the British army are the best trained.

[captaincorky]

The Gurkhas - are self motivated and self training. They also have an evolutionary advantage, which only two other groups of humans have, due to the high altitude they mostly came from.

[Josiah-wu]

I'm French so I have a bias towards the Foreign Legion but the Gurkhas are also incredible.

[cryptotharg]

The Legion is La Legion Etrangere. Anyone can join, and all nationalities do. When you join and are accepted, your life begins again.

[Khyledixon]

Just Imagine a Ex Gurkha member joins to French Foreign Legion that is heavily smart and strong if he made it?

[tnguille]

Nice video. Good job. You can also make a video with the spanish legion. Wich is also very specific.