What do you think of people joining an army of a foreign country, not the Army in their own country?

S C

In times of peace, it would be wrong to criticise any individual for deceiding to exercise their right to join the armed forces of an other country. History is littered with examples of such soldiers of fortune. A prime example of this situation can be found during the Spanish Civil War, when may foreign national joined the socialists in the fight against facism.

In times of war, the isssue takes on a different slant, when the country is an ally then it would not seem inappropriate, the examples of American pilots who joined the RAF in the dark days of the Second World War is one to be praised. If how ever the country is a combatant foe then, then this should considered a treasonous act and should not be condoned. Benedict Arnold is perhaps the best know American who springs to mind. A later example would be Lord Haw Haw, albeit an Irishman who sided with the Nazis against the British in the Second Worl War.

Munster

In most countries, you must be a citizen to be in the army. There is the foreign legion but that is an independent army for hire. You can go fight for Al Queda but that's not a country.

dragoondf

I think camshy0078 has got the wrong end of the stick. The question is about joing a foreign army, not terrorist organisation.

Most of you think that people join national armies so they can kill people, how very small minded of you. When soldiers do UN duty, thats go to trouble spots of the world under the control of the UN, the soldiers do not carry weapons, and still have to try and keep the peace between waring factions. Also many soldiers are used to supply man power for aide relief operations, search and rescue in national disasters and rebuilding a countries infrastructure when the country has no finance for it. All that is done whilst still being under fire from terrorists, or anti social people who just like anarchy.

The army is also the one who keeps your right to free speach, fights for the democracy you enjoy and keeps your land safe from those who wish to do your country harm.

However some people join an army of another nation, because they wish to emmigrate, have a career change or have a skill that is needed in that nations army. As said above, Britain has soldiers from Fiji, and other places and they are all very good proffessional soldiers, and if sam ahd madu thinks they are cowards, shame on you. What army did you join, brave soldier!!!

sorry for taking over your question.

Leogirl0804

It was very common in the early years of WWII for Americans to join the RAF in Canada because they wanted to help. My dad was one of them. When the US came into the war, he came back over to the Army Air Corp.
If someone joins an opposing army, that is treason and punishable by death.

Graham I

The foreign legion is not independent - it is part of the French Army, and it is most definitely not for hire.

To answer the question, it kind of depends which two countries one is talking about. If someone from UK joined the US army I'd think they were nuts. If someone from Nepal joined the UK army I'd think they were following a very honourable tradition, and in the process significantly improving their financial prospects.

Jonathan

If they join the army of a country that's considered to be hostile to their native land then they should never be allowed back in.

robert k

it's everyone's right to fight for who they want to fight for.. why someone would do that is the most important factor

NOVA50

The United States has 33,000 non-citizens in there military. Congress passed a law a few years ago saying anyone who serves becomes a citizen. But in the United States since there are already 12 Million illegals here the military doesn't have to go far to recruit them. Plus it helps them learn the American way.

mick

Thats called freedom of choice.

karkondrite

People are free to fight for who they wish.

minerva

the French Foreign Legion? why not..if you like killing do it legally and get paid

JOHNA C

I think good luck to them if that's what they choose being right or wrong depends on your views

camshy0078

If you join an army of a foreign country you should ensure that they wont come into armed conflict with your own nation. Treason is very real and should be dealt with severely.

British Taliban fighters = Treason!
British born Iraqi insurgent? = Traitor!

KizzyB

The British Army is full of people who were not born in the UK, especially those from Fiji, the West Indies and certain parts of Africa. They do a bloody good job!

They're not mercenaries, which is a different matter all together....

be limited

a good idea - join the french foreign legion, you never have to fight against your own country should it ever arise

Chandu

people who are born in one country and fight for another are called traitors and they should be shot at dawn.

Bogels

Mostly people who want residency, if u go to the army in another country , u usually get residency

sam_ahd_madu

cowards, unfaithful

Rohit

the do a fantastic job the do Example the american soljer help for the people of afghanistan for the peace like this the do a very fantastic job . i want to go to the forien cuntry to do somthing for my future but there is no chance coz i have not mony i am from afghanistan sorry to take u r time .

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