Song of the Onion "Chant de l’Oignon" - English Subtitles

The Song of the Onion was a popular song used during the French Revolution and by the First French Empire; it was especially popular among the Imperial Guard and Grenadier regiments. It is also an official song of the French Foreign Legion. It’s unknown where the song originally came from, but legend says it originated among the grenadiers of Napoleon’s Imperial Guard. Before the Battle of Marengo, Napoleon found some grenadiers rubbing an onion on their bread, and he said “Very good, there is nothing better than an onion for marching on the road to glory.“ Afterwards, Napoleon heard his men singing it during the actual Battle of Marengo on June 14, 1800. ***I CLAIM NO OWNERSHIP OVER THE MEDIA USED IN THIS VIDEO***