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11th Parachute Brigade
The 11th Parachute Brigade (french: 11e Brigade Parachutiste, 11e BP) is a unit of the French Army, predominantly infantry, part of the French Airborne Units and specialized in air combat and air assault. The brigade's primary vocation is to project in emergency in order to contribute a first response to a situational crisis. An elite unit of the French Army, the brigade is commanded by a ''général de brigade'' (Brigadier General) with headquarters in Balma near Toulouse. The brigade's soldiers and airborne Marines wear the red beret (amaranth) except for the Legionnaires of the 2ème REP who wear the green beret. The 11th Parachute Brigade, originally the 11th Light Intervention Division (11e DLI), was created from airborne units of the 10th Parachute Division 10e D.P and 25th Parachute Division 25e D.P, both dissolved following the Algiers putsch of 1961 during the Algerian War. Creation and different nominations * On May 1, 1961; the 11th Light Intervention Division ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
France
France (), officially the French Republic ( ), is a country primarily located in Western Europe. It also comprises of Overseas France, overseas regions and territories in the Americas and the Atlantic Ocean, Atlantic, Pacific Ocean, Pacific and Indian Oceans. Its Metropolitan France, metropolitan area extends from the Rhine to the Atlantic Ocean and from the Mediterranean Sea to the English Channel and the North Sea; overseas territories include French Guiana in South America, Saint Pierre and Miquelon in the North Atlantic, the French West Indies, and many islands in Oceania and the Indian Ocean. Due to its several coastal territories, France has the largest exclusive economic zone in the world. France borders Belgium, Luxembourg, Germany, Switzerland, Monaco, Italy, Andorra, and Spain in continental Europe, as well as the Kingdom of the Netherlands, Netherlands, Suriname, and Brazil in the Americas via its overseas territories in French Guiana and Saint Martin (island), ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
9th Light Armoured Marine Brigade (France)
The 9 Marine Infantry Brigade (french: 9 Brigade d'Infanterie de Marine, 9 BIMa) is a light armoured, amphibious unit of the ''Troupes de marine'' of the French Army. In July 1963, the 9 Brigade was created in Brittany. On 1 January 1976, the 9th Brigade became the 9th Marine Infantry Division (9 division d'Infanterie de Marine, 9 DIMa), attached to the land intervention force, then the Rapid Action Force from 1984. On 1 July 1999, the 9th Marine Infantry Division became the 9th Marine Light Armoured Brigade. On 1 January 2013, the unit was renamed to the 9th Marine Infantry Brigade (french: 9 Brigade d'Infanterie de Marine, 9 BIMa). Creation and different nominations * 1943 - 1947 : creation of the 9th Colonial Infantry Division (french: 9e Division d'Infanterie Coloniale, 9e D.I.C ) * 1963 - 1976 : designated as 9th Brigade (french: 9e Brigade, 9eB ) * 1976 - 1999 : designated as 9th Marine Infantry Division (french: 9e Division d'Infanterie de Marine, 9e D.I.Ma ) * 1999 - ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of French Paratrooper Units
The history of French Airborne forces, airborne units began in the Interwar period when the French Armed Forces formed specialized 1st Parachute Chasseur Regiment, paratroopers units. First formed in the French Air Force, they were rapidly integrated into the French Army, French Navy, National Gendarmerie and from the British Armed Forces. Some were later included in the postwar French Armed Forces. French Army Parachute and airborne divisions * 24th Airborne Division (France), 24th Airborne Division (24e DAP, 25th Motorized Infantry Division 25th Airborne Division (France), 25e DIM, then 25th Airborne Division 25e DAP). * 25th Airborne Division (France), 25th Airborne Division (25th Motorised Infantry Division 25e DIM; then, 25th Airborne Division 25e DAP dissolved). * 25th Parachute Division (France), 25th Parachute Division (25th Parachute Division 25e DP, dissolved). * 10th Parachute Division (France), 10th Parachute Division (10th Parachute Division 10e DP, dissolve ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Algiers Putsch Of 1961
The Algiers putsch (french: Putsch d'Alger or ), also known as the Generals' putsch (''Putsch des généraux''), was a failed coup d'état intended to force French President Charles de Gaulle not to abandon French Algeria, along with the resident European community and pro-French Muslims. Organised in French Algeria by retired French Army generals Maurice Challe (former commander-in-chief in French Algeria), Edmond Jouhaud (former Inspector General of the French Air Force), André Zeller (former Chief of Staff of the French Army) and Raoul Salan (former commander-in-chief in French Algeria), it took place from the afternoon of 21 to 26 April 1961 in the midst of the Algerian War (1954–1962). The organisers of the putsch were opposed to the secret negotiations that French Prime Minister Michel Debré's government had started with the anti-colonialist National Liberation Front (FLN). General Salan stated that he joined the coup without concerning himself with its technical pla ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
25th Parachute Division (France)
The 25th Parachute Division ( French: 25e Division Parachutiste, 25e D.P) was an airborne division of the French Army, part of the French Airborne Units. Consisting mainly of air infantry specialized in airborne combat, air assault and established in 1956; the Parachute Division took principal part only in the Algerian War. Creation and different designations * June 1, 1956 : Creation of the 25th Parachute Division * April 30, 1961: the 25th Parachute was dissolved * In 1961 : following the putsch, the 10th Parachute Division and 25th Parachute Division were dissolved and formed on May 1, 1961, with the 11th Infantry Division (french: 11e Division d'Infanterie), the 11th Light Intervention Division, which would later become the 11th Parachute Brigade. Constitution On June 1, 1956, the 25th Parachute Division was created in the 5th military region from the 25e DIAP and the Colonial Parachute Brigade. The division included five airborne infantry Regiments, two airbo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
10th Parachute Division (France)
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. Composition On July 1, 1956, the 10e D.P. is created with the following units: *Support: **60th Headquarters company (60e CGQ) **60th Transmission company of (60e CT) **Platoon of Army Light Aviation (ALAT) **Transport group n°507 (GT 507) ** 60th Airborne Engineers Company ( 60e CGAP) **60th Divisional Maintenance company (60e CRD) **405th Medical company (405e CM) **60th Military logistics section (60e SRI) *Airborne infantry: **1st Foreign Parachute Regiment ( 1er REP) **1st Parachute Chasseur Regiment ( 1er RCP), replaced by the 9th Parachute Chasseur Regiment ( 9e RCP) in April 1960 * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Green Beret
The green beret was the official headdress of the British Commandos of the Second World War. It is still worn by members of the Royal Marines after passing the Commando Course, and personnel from other units of the Royal Navy, Army and RAF who serve within 3 Commando Brigade and who have passed the All Arms Commando Course. There are certain other military organizations that also wear the green beret because they have regimental or unit histories that have a connection with the British Commandos of the Second World War. These include the Australian, French and Dutch commandos. It is the norm in the armed forces of the Commonwealth Nations, where most regiments wear headdresses and cap badges which reflect regimental history and traditions. Origins Initially, those who joined the British Commandos kept their parent regimental headdress and cap badges. In 1941, No. 1 Commando had no fewer than 79 different cap badges and many different forms of headdress. "Thus a motley c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2nd Foreign Parachute Regiment
The 2nd Foreign Parachute Regiment (french: 2e Régiment étranger de parachutistes, 2e REP) is the only airborne regiment of the Foreign Legion in the French Army. It is one of the four infantry regiments of the 11th Parachute Brigade and part of the spearhead of the French rapid reaction force. Since the regiment's arrival from Algeria in 1967, it has been stationed at Camp Raffalli near the town of Calvi on the island of Corsica, south of mainland France. The regiment is also equipped with Véhicule de l'Avant Blindé (VAB). History Descended from the 2nd Foreign Parachute Battalion which served in Indochina, it fought in Algeria, and more recently in Kolwezi (Zaïre) during the Battle of Kolwezi in 1978.https://www.defense.gouv.fr/terre/l-armee-de-terre/le-niveau-divisionnaire/3e-division/2e-regiment-etranger-de-parachutistes2/historique Having participated in all French exterior operations since 1970, the regiment has operated in Chad, Lebanon, and the former Yugoslavia si ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Red Beret
The red beret is a military beret worn by many military, paramilitary, commando, and police forces and should not be confused with the maroon beret worn by airborne troops all around the world. Military police Red berets are worn by the military police of many NATO and Commonwealth of Nations militaries. * Military Police (Russia) - Russian Federation * Royal Military Police – Provost branch of the British Army * Royal Australian Corps of Military Police * Corps of Military Police – India * Sri Lanka Corps of Military Police * Canadian Forces Military Police * MH Katonai Rendészeti Központ (MH KRK) - Hungarian Defence Forces Military Police Center * Feldjäger – Military Police of the German ''Bundeswehr'' * Royal Military Police – Malaysian Military Police * Póilíní Airm – Irish Military Police Corps (Ireland) * Danish Military Police * Military Police – Kuwait Army * Namibian Defence Force Military Police * Royal Military Police – Jordan Armed Forces * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Troupes De Marine
The (TDM, ) is a corps of the French Army that includes several specialities: infantry, artillery, armoured, airborne, engineering, and transmissions (Signals). Despite its name, it forms part of the Army, not the Navy. Intended for amphibious and overseas operations, the Troupes de marine have been, and still are, in all the fights of the French army. It has gradually become professionalized since 1970. History The were formerly known as the , with origins dating back to the (in reference to Troupes of La Marine). The French colonies were under the control of the (the equivalent of the British Admiralty), accordingly, marines defended the colonies. Ancien Régime Origin Renamed then during the dismantling of the French Union (1958), their origin can actually be found in the (french: Compagnies Ordinaires de la Mer) (''Ordinary Sea Companies''), created in 1622 by Cardinal Richelieu. These companies were used to embark on royal naval ships to serve the naval ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brigadier General
Brigadier general or Brigade general is a military rank used in many countries. It is the lowest ranking general officer in some countries. The rank is usually above a colonel, and below a major general or divisional general. When appointed to a field command, a brigadier general is typically in command of a brigade consisting of around 4,000 troops (four battalions). Variants Brigadier general Brigadier general (Brig. Gen.) is a military rank used in many countries. It is the lowest ranking general officer in some countries, usually sitting between the ranks of colonel and major general. When appointed to a field command, a brigadier general is typically in command of a brigade consisting of around 4,000 troops (four battalions). In some countries, this rank is given the name of ''brigadier'', which is usually equivalent to ''brigadier general'' in the armies of nations that use the rank. The rank can be traced back to the militaries of Europe where a "brigadier general ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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