Commander in Chief
Appointed Commander in Chief of the French forces in Indochina
Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03
Henri Navarre Biography and Timeline
Follow Henri Navarre through 6 dated historical records for France.
Henri Navarre, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
6Distinct records
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1953–1954Years on this page
1953
Siege of Dien Bien Phu
Establishes a garrison in Dien Bien Phu to bring out the forces of General Giap
Role range: 1953-1954
1954
Battle of Dien Bien Phu
Launches an assault on the communist stronghold of Dien Bien Phu
Role range: 1953-1954
Battle of Dien Bien Phu
The communist assault on Dien Bien Phu begins
Role range: 1953-1954
Siege of Dien Bien Phu
Dien Bien Phu falls & marks the end of French rule in Indochina
Role range: 1953-1954
Battle of Dien Bien Phu
The French garrison of Dien Bien Phu falls to the Vietminh
Role range: 1953-1954
Records, sources and methodology
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