Battle of Bir-Hakeim11 June 1943
Leads the Free French against Rommel for 16 days. Forced to withdraw but has given the British valuable time in which to regroup
Historical person
Marie-Pierre Koenig Biography
Historical biography and chronological timeline for Marie-Pierre Koenig, based on 3 World History Database records associated with France.
3 records1943–19443 events2 places
Chronological biography
1943
Free French11 June 1943
Leads the Free French against Rommel for 16 days
1944
Visit of Charles de Gaulle14 June 1944
Koenig joined the delegation that established Free French authority in Bayeux.
Titles and roles
General · Commander of French Forces of Interior
Record provenance
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