GENERAL LOUIS DIO: The Wartime Epic of One of Free France's Greatest Soldiers, 1940-1946

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Chronicles the career of Louis Dio, one of the most successful yet least known leaders of Free France during World War II, who became France's youngest general of the 20th century. Relying on archival documents and eyewitness accounts, details how he met Leclerc when he landed in Cameroon in August 1940 and became Leclerc's most trusted and capable subordinate. Dio was the only officer of the 2e Division Blindee who participated in every battle from Douala, to Gabon, Kufra, the Fezzan Campaigns, Tunisia, the liberation of France, and finally to the Nazi sanctuary above Berchtesgaden. Contains 24 black and white photos and 13 black and white maps.