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Maurice Challe
Maurice Challe (5 September 1905 – 18 January 1979) was a French general during the Algerian War, one of four generals who took part in the Algiers putsch. A native of Le Pontet, Vaucluse, and a veteran of the World War II, Second World War, Challe transmitted the Luftwaffe order of battle to the British prior to D-Day and backed Charles De Gaulle, De Gaulle's return to power. Challe initially served his conscription service in the infantry and was later commissioned as a pilot officer in military aviation, going on to become commander of the French Air Force in Algeria between 1955 and 1960. In July 1956, Egyptian leader Gamal Abdel Nasser took control of the Suez Canal, in violation of agreements he had signed with the British and French governments. On 14 October 1956, Challe visited Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, British Prime Minister Anthony Eden at Chequers, accompanied by Minister of Social Affairs (France), French Minister of Labor Albert Gazier. The two Frenchm ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Le Pontet, Vaucluse
Le Pontet (; Provençal dialect, Provençal: ''Lo Pontet'') is a Communes of France, commune in the Vaucluse Departments of France, department in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur Regions of France, region in southeastern France. It is a suburb of the city of Avignon, and lies adjacent to the north side of the city. Its citizens are called Pontetienne/Pontetien. Population Sport The city has many sports facilities: two gymnasiums, a municipal swimming pool, athletic field, a rugby league field, three main football pitches, basketball courts, a tennis club, etc. Le Pontet is the home of Championnat de France Amateurs club, US Le Pontet. Culture Le Pontet is also a town of culture. For decades, the Château de Fargues and the Roberty's Domain have been the scene of several cultural events. The Château de Fargues is also the city's school of music and dance. Le Pontet also has an auditorium, a pétanque area and theaters. Economy Le Pontet has one of the largest business and ret ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |