Alexander Stelzl recounts his service in the French Foreign Legion from 1959 to 1964 in Algeria and his time as an Ancien in the Amicale Munich, an association of former legionnaires, up to the present day. He vividly describes his training with weapons and in the field, operations against the Algerian National Liberation Army along the Tunisian border, and combat missions against insurgents in the rugged terrain between the Sahara and the Atlas Mountains. He also shares insights into the daily life of legionnaires, friendships, and formative experiences he encountered during his five years of service. The author demonstrates that the camaraderie among legionnaires can endure for decades, and he provides glimpses into life as an Ancien, a former legionnaire in Germany. A life full of activity.