Jean Bréchignac
Jean Bréchignac (29 September 1914 – 25 May 1984) was a French Army officer who fought in World War II, First Indochina War and Algerian War. He led the 2nd Battalion, 1st Parachute Chasseur Regiment (1er RCP) in Indochina, most notable during the Battle of Dien Bien Phu, and the 9th Parachute Chasseur Regiment in Algeria. His career ended when he took part in the 1961 Algiers putsch against the French government. He was described as one of the most accomplished officers of his period by Jules Roy.
Jean Bréchignac | |
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| Nickname(s) | Brèche |
| Born | 29 September 1914 Cran-Gevrier, Haute-Savoie, France |
| Died | 25 May 1984 |
| Allegiance | France |
| Service/ | French Army |
| Years of service | 1930s–1961 |
| Rank | Lieutenant Colonel |
| Commands held | 2nd Battalion, 1er RCP 9e RCP |
| Battles/wars | World War II First Indochina War *Operation Camargue *Battle of Dien Bien Phu Algerian War |
| Awards | Commander of the Légion d’honneur Croix de guerre 1939–1945 Croix de guerre des Théatres d'Opérations Exterieures |
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