MOROCCO

MOROCCO

 

During WWII, the Goum originated from Morocco; a soldier is called a Goumier. 

The troopers were Moroccans and the officers where French.

When created in 1908 the Goumier were "supplétif"  or irregulars, however, with time they became regular troops with an exotic uniform. They were  well trained and professional fighters, specialising in mountain warfare

 

 

Mountain Infantry soldiers during the exercise.