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Christian de Castries

Christian de Castries
Born11 August 1902 (1902-08-11)
Paris, France
Died29 July 1991(1991-07-29) (aged 88)
Paris, France
Allegiance France
Service / branch French Army
Years of service1921–1959
RankGeneral de brigade
CommandsMobile Group 2
Mobile Group 1
Operational Group North-West
Battles / wars

Christian Marie Ferdinand de la Croix de Castries (11 August 1902 – 29 July 1991) was the French commander at the Battle of Dien Bien Phu in 1954.


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