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

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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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A deep dive into Colin Freeman’s The Mad and the Brave, examining Ukraine’s Foreign Legion, the motivations of foreign fighters, and the broader lessons for strategy and resilience in modern conflict.

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