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Henri Guisan (French pronunciation: [ɑ̃ʁi ɡizɑ̃]; 21 October 1874 – 7 April 1960) was a Swiss military officer who held the office of General of the Swiss Armed Forces during the Second World War. He was the fourth and the most recent person to be appointed to the rarely used Swiss rank of general, and was possibly Switzerland's most ...
Apr 4, 2024 · Henri Guisan (born Oct. 21, 1874, Mézières, Switz.—died April 8, 1960, Lausanne) was a Swiss military leader and national hero; he was commander in chief of the Swiss Army during World War II. Guisan was educated at Swiss and foreign universities and graduated with a degree in agriculture.
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Apr 7, 2010 · A documentary by the Swiss Broadcasting Corporation (SBC) explores the life and legacy of General Henri Guisan, the army chief who led Switzerland's defence against Nazi Germany during the Second World War. The film uses unpublished archives to show his achievements, challenges and controversies.
May 23, 2005 · Another fascinating thread in the book revolves around a “secret” meeting that Masson, Schellenberg and the commander in chief of the Swiss armed forces, General Henri Guisan, had in the Bären...
Jun 18, 2021 · In 2011, television viewers voted Henri Guisan Romand du siècle (French-Swiss man of the century) – ahead of Nicolas Hayek, Auguste Piccard, Claude Nicollier, Jean Tinguely and others. In 1941 Swiss Nazis, whose phones had been tapped, were planning to kill Guisan.
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They travelled with the “City of Lucerne”, the steamboat General Henri Guisan, commander-in-chief of the Swiss army during the Second World War, had taken 75 years earlier with all the commanding officers of the mobilised troops.
Apr 7, 2010 · Learn about the life and legacy of Henri Guisan, the charismatic general who led Switzerland's defence against Nazi Germany. See photos of his military and civilian activities, his funeral and his portraits.
