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There are many folks online tempted by the French Foreign Legion. It's certainly got a real history to it.
You might, however, consider the Spanish Foreign Legion - they're less well known, but they're good guys.
But you're right, there's been a general change in character between the 'old days' and now. This is visible all over the world. Onoda himself recognised it when he returned.
It's especially visible in the ex-axis powers, Japan's new culture of anime and cuteness is in direct contradiction to their earlier warrior spirit. I would value the input of any Nips on what they feel on the matter of modern Japanese culture; Germans too.
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