Christian de Castries
Christian de Castries | |
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| Born | 11 August 1902 Paris, France |
| Died | 29 July 1991 (aged 88) Paris, France |
| Allegiance | France |
| Branch | French Army |
| Years of service | 1921–1959 |
| Rank | General de brigade |
| Commands | Mobile Group 2 Mobile Group 1 Operational Group North-West |
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Christian Marie Ferdinand de la Croix de Castries (11 August 1902 – 29 July 1991) was the French commander at the Battle of Dien Bien Phu in 1954.