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Review of “The Mad and the Brave: The Untold Story of Ukraine’s Foreign Legion” by Colin Freeman

Review of “The Mad and the Brave: The Untold Story of Ukraine’s Foreign Legion” by Colin Freeman

Update: 2025-11-07
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In this episode, IWI's Chris Booth reviews The Mad and the Brave by Colin Freeman—a vivid account of Ukraine’s Foreign Legion. Discover how foreign volunteers shaped the war, the leadership missteps that limited their impact, and what their experiences reveal about modern irregular warfare.

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Review of “The Mad and the Brave: The Untold Story of Ukraine’s Foreign Legion” by Colin Freeman

Review of “The Mad and the Brave: The Untold Story of Ukraine’s Foreign Legion” by Colin Freeman

Irregular Warfare Initiative