Thursday, 16 January 2025

In Peru

The Battle of Miraflores occurred on January 15, 1881 in the Miraflores District of Lima, Peru

Asociación de Recreación Histórica de Lima

Wednesday, 8 January 2025

Beau Geste 1926

Silent version with Ronald Coleman, Wiki Due to be filmed in Algeria the Rif War intervened.

Michael "Beau" Geste leaves England in disgrace and joins the infamous French Foreign Legion. He is reunited with his two brothers in North Africa, where they face greater danger from their own sadistic commander than from the rebellious Arabs.

La Légion. : 1 : Cameron : histoire de La Légion étrangère,

Haven't seen this but looks interesting.

L'histoire en BD de ce corps d'élite engagé sur tous les théâtres d'opérations militaires. La création de la Légion étrangère, les grandes campagnes entre 1831 et 1918 avec bien sûr, la glorieuse bataille de Camerone. Préface du colonel Yann Péron.

Crescent England French Foreign Legion from Cristi Stoica

Sunday, 5 January 2025

The Black Watch (1929)

Thanks to Scott Lesch for this.

The Black Watch (1929) is a historical war drama directed by John Ford, marking his first foray into sound films. Set during the British colonial era and adapted from Talbot Mundy's novel King of the Khyber Rifles, the film intertwines romance, adventure, and military duty. It tells the story of Captain Donald King (played by Victor McLaglen) of the British Army’s Black Watch regiment. On the eve of World War I, King is unexpectedly reassigned from the frontlines to a covert mission in India. Disguised as a native, he is tasked with preventing a tribal uprising. His mission becomes increasingly complicated when he encounters Yasmani (played by Myrna Loy), a mysterious and enchanting woman aligned with the rebels. The narrative explores themes of loyalty, duty, and cross-cultural romance.

The cast features notable performances, with Victor McLaglen bringing gravitas to the role of a conflicted soldier. Myrna Loy, in one of her early roles, plays Yasmani, offering a glimpse into her transformation from exoticized characters to her later reputation as Hollywood's "perfect wife." Supporting roles by David Torrence, Cyril Chadwick, and Lumsden Hare add depth to the film’s portrayal of military life and intrigue.