A Soldier of the Legion

"A Soldier of the Legion" by Edward Morlae is a stirring tale set during World War I inside the French Foreign Legion. Narrated through the eyes of Sergeant Morlae, the book plunges into the grim truths of combat and the varied lives of the Legion's soldiers. It's a story of strong bonds between men facing death together, the unforgiving nature of war, and Morlae's deep sense of honor in leading his unique group of soldiers who have a variety of backgrounds from different countries and are dedicated to fighting for France, focusing on the intense preparation for a major battle where the soldiers joke around and tell stories before heading to the front.