A former Foreign Legion officer reflects on his life, recalling his days leading troops in the Gulf of Djibouti, where he was once happy, strict, and regimented. The arrival of a promising young recruit, Sentain, sparks jealousy in Galoup, who feels compelled to stop him from gaining recognition from the commandant he admires.
Beau travail
A former Foreign Legion officer reflects on his illustrious past as a commander in Djibouti.