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In World War II, he at first fought against and later collaborated with the Germans by leading the government of Vichy France. Louis Franchet d'Espèrey: 1856–1942 French Known as ‘Desperate Frankie’ by the British, d'Espèrey led the famous Vardar Offensive of 1918 that captured much of the Balkans and knocked Bulgaria out of the war.
Pages in category "French military personnel of World War II" The following 200 pages are in this category, out of approximately 322 total. This list may not reflect recent changes .
Charles André Joseph Marie de Gaulle [a] [b] (22 November 1890 – 9 November 1970) was a French general and statesman who led the Free French Forces against Nazi Germany in World War II and chaired the Provisional Government of the French Republic from 1944 to 1946 to restore democracy in France.
Scottish-born soldier who served as a major-general in Dutch service. He was governor of the garrison city 's-Hertogenbosch 1784 to 1794. John Sherlock: 1705–1794 1727–1775 Spain: Irish-born brigadier general of the Spanish Empire's Ultonia Regiment. He successfully defended Melilla during a 100-day siege by Moroccan troops. George Thomas ...
Resistance workers during the German military administration in occupied France during World War II Lucie Samuel-Aubrac (1912–2007), human rights activist Raymond Aubrac (1914–2012), statesman
Name (Born–Died) Term of office Political party Took office Left office Time in office Jean-Marie Collot d'Herbois (1749–1796) 13 June 1793 27 June 1793 14 days The Mountain: Jacques Alexis Thuriot de la Rosière (1753–1829) 27 June 1793 11 July 1793 14 days The Mountain: Andre Jeanbon Saint Andre (1749–1813) 11 July 1793 25 July 1793 ...
Name (Birth–Death) Term of office; Electoral mandates Time in office Political party 18 Charles de Gaulle [25] (1890–1970) 8 January 1959 28 April 1969 10 years, 110 days Union for the New Republic (renamed Union of Democrats for the Fifth Republic in 1967) 1958, 1965: Leader of the Free French Forces, 1940–1944.
People of Vichy France (6 C, 81 P) Pages in category "French people of World War II" The following 42 pages are in this category, out of 42 total.