10th Parachute Division (France)
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The 10th Parachute Division (French: 10e Division Parachutiste, 10e D.P) was a formation of the French Army, part of the French Airborne Units. It consisted predominantly of infantry troops, and specialized in airborne combat and air assault. Established in 1956, it fought primarily in the Suez Crisis and the Algerian War. It was dissolved immediately after the Algiers putsch of 1961.
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10th Parachute Division | |
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10e Division Parachutiste | |
Active | 1956–1961 |
Country | France |
Branch | French army |
Type | French Parachute Division |
Anniversaries | Saint Michael, September 29 |
Engagements | Suez Crisis Algerian War |
Commanders | |
Notable commanders | Jacques Massu (1956–1959) Jean Gracieux (1959–1960) Bernard Saint-Hillier (1960–1961) |
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Abbreviation | 10e D.P |
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