David Galula
David Galula | |
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(c. 1939–1940) | |
| Nickname(s) | Jean Caran (pseudonym) |
| Born | 10 January 1919 Sfax, Tunisia |
| Died | 11 May 1967 (aged 48) Arpajon, France |
| Allegiance | France |
| Branch | French Army |
| Years of service | 1939–1962 |
| Rank | Lieutenant colonel |
| Commands | 3rd Company, 45th Colonial Infantry Battalion |
| Battles / wars | World War II Liberation of France Algerian War |
| Other work | Research associate at Harvard University |
David Galula (10 January 1919 – 11 May 1967) was a French military officer and scholar who was influential in developing the theory and practice of counterinsurgency warfare.