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Marcel Bigeard was a French military officer and politician who fought in World War II, Indochina and Algeria. He was a decorated commander, a prolific author and a controversial figure in the Algerian War.
Jun 19, 2010 · PARIS Gen. Marcel Bigeard, one of France’s most decorated veterans, who led troops in the French Resistance in World War II and in wars in Algeria and Indochina, died Friday in Toul, France ...
Marcel Bigeard (1916-2010) est un général et homme politique français, résistant, décoré et controversé. Il a servi en Indochine et en Algérie, où il a été accusé de torture, et a été secrétaire d'État à la Défense nationale et député.
Aug 30, 2019 · Learn about the life and achievements of Marcel Bigeard, one of France's most decorated soldiers and a legendary paratroop commander in World War II, Vietnam and Algeria. Read how he survived several wars, an assassination attempt and a POW camp.
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Bigeard was a decorated veteran of three wars, including Indochina and Algeria, where he used harsh methods against the FLN. He was a four-star general, a parachutist, and a close ally of de Gaulle.
Jun 18, 2010 · French general Marcel Bigeard, known for his role in France's colonial wars in Indochina and Algeria, died Friday aged 94.
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Nov 20, 2012 · The remains of one of France's most decorated generals, Marcel Bigeard, will finally be interred on Tuesday, following bitter wrangling in the two years since his death.
