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Marie-Pierre Kœnig — The defender of Bir Hakeim, 1898–1970
A Norman of the Legion, he held Bir Hakeim sixteen days against Rommel — the first great proof of Free French arms; he later commanded the FFI. (Editorial synthesis)
Recorded office of Marie-Pierre Kœnig: Marshalcy of France (on 6 June 1984). (source: Ministère des Armées)
Marie-Pierre Kœnig was born on 10 October 1898. (source: Encyclopædia Britannica)
Marie-Pierre Kœnig died on 2 September 1970. (source: Encyclopædia Britannica)
Recorded battle commanded: the Battle of Bir Hakeim (Free French Forces).
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