March or Die

WHEN THE CONQUERED REVOLT As the Terran Commonwealth expanded the borders of the interstellar territories it controlled, an alien race which had once ruled the spaceways was forced to yield control of much of their own star empire. But they had never been fully conquered, and they would never cease trying to undermine the Commonwealth's power. So when Commonwealth diplomats and the command officers of the Terran Fifth Foreign Legion gathered in the capital city of the world to meet with local ruler, no one suspected the trap they were walking ino. Even as assassins' fire claimed their lives, native forces initiated a simultaneous attack on the partially completed Fifth Foreign legion fortress. And the ranking surviving officer at the fort led his troops on an impossible march through the heart of the enemy territory, fighting every step of the way in a last-ditch effort to reach their main base - or die in the attempt.

This is a superb book. I've read this at least 4 times. The story-line was riveting. A military force 1,500 kilometers behind enemy lines and surrounded on all sides. Although they had a technological edge in weaponry, it was their spirit and determination that won the day. As the Foreign Legion's motto said, "If you stand, then stand with courage. If you die, do it with honor!" The only regret that I have is that there is only 3 novels in this series. I hope the author writes more!

This was the best book of the three Fifth Foreign Legion books that I own. And, have been looking for any more books in the series but, cannot seem to find anymore.