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Henri Guisan ( French pronunciation: [ɑ̃ʁi ɡizɑ̃]; 21 October 1874 – 7 April 1960) was a Swiss military officer who held the office of General of the Swiss Armed Forces during the Second World War.
Henri Guisan (born Oct. 21, 1874, Mézières, Switz.—died April 8, 1960, Lausanne) was a Swiss military leader and national hero; he was commander in chief of the Swiss Army during World War II. Guisan was educated at Swiss and foreign universities and graduated with a degree in agriculture.
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Apr 7, 2010 · A documentary by the Swiss Broadcasting Corporation (SBC) explores the life and legacy of General Henri Guisan, the army chief who led Switzerland's defence against Nazi Germany during the Second World War. The film uses unpublished archives to show his achievements, challenges and controversies.
Henri Guisan (* 21. Oktober 1874 in Mézières; † 7. April 1960 in Pully) war während des Zweiten Weltkriegs General und damit Oberbefehlshaber der Schweizer Armee . Inhaltsverzeichnis. 1 Biografie. 1.1 Herkunft, Jugend und Studium. 1.2 Militärische Laufbahn. 1.3 IOK. 1.4 Privates. 1.5 Tod. 2 General. 3 Rezeption. 3.1 Ehrungen.
Apr 7, 2010 · Learn about the life and legacy of Henri Guisan, the charismatic general who led Switzerland's defence against Nazi Germany. See photos of his military and civilian activities, his funeral and his portraits.
- Christoph Balsiger
Henri Guisan est un officier suisse né le 21 octobre 1874 à Mézières ( VD) et mort le 7 avril 1960 à Pully ( VD ). Durant la Seconde Guerre mondiale, il est nommé général commandant en chef de l' armée suisse .
Aug 11, 2020 · General Henri Guisan : Commander-in-Chief of the Swiss Army in World War II : Gautschi, Willi, 1920- : Free Download, Borrow, and Streaming : Internet Archive. by. Gautschi, Willi, 1920- Publication date. 2003. Topics. Guisan, Henri, 1874-1960, Switzerland. Armee, World War, 1939-1945 -- Switzerland. Publisher.
