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Charles Piroth

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French Army officer (1906-1954)

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Charles Jean Clément Piroth was a French artillery officer and World War II veteran. He served three tours in Vietnam during the First Indochina War. Piroth commanded the artillery during the Battle of Điện Biên Phủ.

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Commander of the Legion of Honour
Croix de guerre 1939-1945
Croix de guerre des théâtres d'opérations extérieures
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Charles Jean Clément Piroth was a French artillery officer and World War II veteran. He served three tours in Vietnam during the First Indochina War. Piroth commanded the artillery during the Battle of Điện Biên Phủ. He was bold and optimistic before hostilities erupted, exulting: "I've got more guns than I need." After failures by his artillery batteries to provide adequate support, he committed suicide in his bunker.

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Lived 1906 to 1954 · aged 47
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