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Transfer to Algeria
- When
- 1831
- Where
- Algeria
The Legion was transferred by sea from Toulon to Algeria to reinforce the French expeditionary force occupying Algiers.
The French expeditionary force that had occupied Algiers in 1830 was in need of reinforcements. The Legion was accordingly transferred by sea in detachments from Toulon to Algeria. The first legionnaires landed in late 1831.
Sources
- French Foreign Legion Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-21
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