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Christian de Castries
Born11 August 1902 (1902-08-11)
Paris, France
Died29 July 1991(1991-07-29) (aged 88)
Paris, France
AllegianceChristian de Castries France
Service/branchChristian de Castries French Army
Years of service1921-1959
RankGeneral de brigade
Commands heldMobile Group 2
Mobile Group 1
Operational Group North-West
Battles/wars
  • World War II
  • First Indochina War
    • Battle of Dien Bien Phu

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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