The 126th Infantry Regiment is a regiment of the French Army. It was first constituted during the French Revolution.
Regimental insignia
5th Regimental Colors of the 126e RI.
Operation Barkhane
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126th Infantry Regiment (France)
…1st Division Mottos "Fier et vaillant" (Proud and valiant). Engagements French Revolutionary War Napoleonic Wars World War I World War II Mali War Operation Barkhane The 126th Infantry Regiment is a regiment of the French Army. It was first constituted during the French Revolution. History French Revolution and First…
French soldiers of the 126th Infantry Regiment and Malian soldiers, 17 March 2016
A French military helicopter over the Nigerien town Madama, which serves as a forward operating base for the French, Niger and Chad armies
French soldiers from the Mountain Commando Group inspecting Malian travelers northeast of Gao in June 2017.
A heavily damaged French VBCI armoured vehicle burns after an attack on a French patrol in the city of Gao.