Antoine-Marie-Benoît Besson
Antoine-Marie-Benoit Besson (1876–1969) was a French military officer. In World War II he was a general commanding the Third Army Group stationed along the river Rhine manning the Maginot Line.
Benoît Besson | |
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General Besson in 1932 | |
| Native name | Benoît Antoine Marie Besson |
| Born | September 14, 1876 Pomeys |
| Died | July 23, 1969 (aged 92) Paris |
| Allegiance | France |
| Branch | French Army |
| Years of service | 1896 - 1940 |
| Rank | Army general |
| Commands held | 3rd Army Group (France) 6th Army 16th Army Corps 15th Infantry Division 58th Brigade 4th Zouaves Regiment |
| Conflicts | World War I World War II |
| Awards | Grand Cross of the Legion of Honor |
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