Henri Navarre

Henri Eugène Navarre (31 July 1898 – 26 September 1983) was a French Army general. He fought during World War I, World War II and was the seventh and final commander of French Far East Expeditionary Corps during the First Indochina War. Navarre was in overall command during the French defeat at the Battle of Điện Biên Phủ.

For the King of France, see Henry IV of France.
Henri Navarre
Navarre on the cover of Time
Birth nameHenri Eugène Navarre
Born31 July 1898 (1898-07-31)
Villefranche-de-Rouergue, France
Died26 September 1983(1983-09-26) (aged 85)
Paris, France
Allegiance France
Service/branchFrench Army
Years of service1917–1956
RankGénéral de corps d'armée
Commands heldFrench Far East Expeditionary Corps
Battles/warsWorld War I
World War II
First Indochina War
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