Simultaneously , the Legion took part to the pacification of Algeria , plagued by various tribal rebellions and razzias .
As part of the Army of Africa , the Foreign Legion contributed to the growth of the French colonial empire in Sub-Saharan Africa .
, the Foreign Legion took part to the pacification of Algeria , plagued by various tribal rebellions and razzias .
As part of the Army of Africa , the Foreign Legion contributed to the growth of the French colonial empire in Sub-Saharan Africa .