Maurice Challe
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| Gender | Male |
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| Death | 46 years ago |
| Date of birth | September 5,1905 |
| Zodiac sign | Virgo |
| Born | Le Pontet |
| France | |
| Date of died | January 18,1979 |
| Died | Paris |
| France | |
| Battles and wars | Algiers putsch |
| World War II | |
| Algerian War | |
| Algiers putsch of 1961 | |
| Years of service | 1925–1961 |
| Service/branches | French Army |
| French Air Force | |
| Full name | Maurice Prosper Félix Challe |
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| Date of Upd. | |
| ID | 642965 |
Maurice Challe Life story
Maurice Challe 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 Second World War, Challe transmitted the Luftwaffe order of battle to the British prior to D-Day and backed De Gaulle's return to power.
