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Charles Chanson

1902 – 1951

French army general

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About Charles Chanson

Lived 1902 – 1951 (aged 49). Charles Chanson was a French.

Charles Chanson (1902–1951) was the Commander of the French-Indo-Chinese forces in southern Vietnam during the First Indochina War.

He was posted to Indochina in 1946

During his five years in Indochina, he was credited with the restoration of peace and security in southern Vietnam following the capitulation of the Japanese Forces in 1945 and the void left by the Allied forces.

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Who was Charles Chanson?

French army general (1902–1951)

When was Charles Chanson born?

Charles Chanson was born on 18 February 1902 in Grenoble.

When did Charles Chanson die?

Charles Chanson died on 31 July 1951 in Sa Đéc.

What nationality was Charles Chanson?

Charles Chanson was French.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Charles Chanson

· Wikidata: Q5076186

· DBpedia: Charles Chanson

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