Port Fuad Airborne Detachment Readies Equipment
Pierre Fossey-Francois prepared the troops assigned to the later airborne assault near Port Fuad on the canal's eastern bank.
Role range: 1956-1956
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Pierre Fossey-Francois Biography and Timeline
Follow Pierre Fossey-Francois through 7 dated historical records for France.
Pierre Fossey-Francois, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
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1956
French Airborne Landing Secures Port Fuad
Pierre Fossey-Francois commanded French paratroopers who landed in the Port Fuad area during the second phase of the airborne assault.
Role range: 1956-1956
Second French Parachute Wave Targets Port Fuad
Pierre Fossey-Francois commanded the later airborne wave that descended near Port Fuad during the afternoon of 5 November.
Role range: 1956-1956
Paratroopers Establish Eastern Canal Foothold
Pierre Fossey-Francois's detachment established a French airborne position on the eastern side of the canal at Port Fuad.
Role range: 1956-1956
Port Fuad Landing Extends French Control
Pierre Fossey-Francois's parachutists extended the French presence beyond Port Said to positions across the canal.
Role range: 1956-1956
Airborne Troops Support Port Fuad Seizure
Pierre Fossey-Francois's paratroopers helped consolidate French control around Port Fuad during the second day of ground operations.
Role range: 1956-1956
Port Fuad Airborne Force Joins Occupation
Pierre Fossey-Francois's contingent remained deployed around Port Fuad after French forces expanded their hold on the town.
Role range: 1956-1956
Records, sources and methodology
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