Over the years the British Army has counted several non-British units within it's order of battle, most notably the Ghurkas but also during the Napoleonic Wars French and German emigre such as the King's German Legion. None of these however were composed of more than one nationality and for the most part they were "duration of hostilities only" forces that were disbanded after the immediate need for them was over.
What if Britain formed a unit composed of foreign nationals in the manner of the French and Spanish Foreign Legions though?
When and why would such a group be formed?
How would it be constituted? Would it be purely infantry or would it be an all arms force?
Where would it be used?
And most importantly how would it effect the British military in general?
King's German Legion
French Foreign Legion
Royal Netherlands East Indies Army
Spanish Foreign Legion
What if Britain formed a unit composed of foreign nationals in the manner of the French and Spanish Foreign Legions though?
When and why would such a group be formed?
How would it be constituted? Would it be purely infantry or would it be an all arms force?
Where would it be used?
And most importantly how would it effect the British military in general?
King's German Legion
French Foreign Legion
Royal Netherlands East Indies Army
Spanish Foreign Legion