Jean Bréchignac Military person
Jean Bréchignac (29 September 1914 - 25 May 1984) was a French Army officer that 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.
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| Birth date | September 29, 1914 |
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| Date of death | May 25, 1984 |
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| allegiance | France |
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| military command | 2nd Battalion 1er RCP 9e RCP |
| service start | 1930 |
| service end | 1961 |