Chasseurs Alpins
Elite mountain infantry of the French Army / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The chasseurs alpins (English: Alpine Hunters) are the elite mountain infantry force of the French Army. They are trained to operate in mountainous terrain and in urban warfare.
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Active | 1888–present |
Country | France |
Branch | French Army |
Type | Infantry |
Role | Mountain Infantry |
Size | Three battalions |
Garrison/HQ | 7e Bataillon – Varces-Allières-et-Risset 13e Bataillon – Chambéry 27e Bataillon – Cran-Gevrier |
Nickname(s) | Les diables bleus (Eng: The Blue Devils) |
Motto(s) | Jamais être pris vivant (Eng: Never to be Taken Alive) Sans peur et sans reproche (Eng: Without fear and beyond reproach) "Vivre libre ou mourir" (Eng: Live Free or Die) |
Engagements | World War I (incl. Battle of the Yser) World War II (incl. Battle of Narvik) War in Afghanistan (incl. Battle of Alasay) |
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