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1945-1949 French Military Governor in Ger-
Army and later also Chief of Gen-
many, Commander in Chief of all
eral Staff of the French Army.
French Forces in Germany.
1947
These two posts were separated in
General Koenig has been described as an
the French Army but de Lattre re-
honest and pleasant man and a very good ad-
tained that of Inspector General.
ministrator with, however, little experience in
1948
Became Inspector General of the
handling large units in combat areas. He is
Armed Forces after merger of
considered an upstart in most old-line Regular
armed forces.
Army circles because of his rapid promotion
1948
Accepted command of ground
from captain to full general between June
forces of Western Union nations.
1940 and June 1946, although he did not at-
General De Lattre is a brilliant and fearless
tend the Ecole de Guerre.
soldier, extremely gifted intellectually. Tem-
During Koenig's tour of duty in Germany
peramental, patriotic, markedly ambitious,
he revealed intelligence and patience. He was
and somewhat opportunistic, he is not very
not regarded as a powerful personality, but it
popular with the military hierarchy.
was also recognized that his strict adherence
In the past he has been sometimes criticised
to French policy often placed him in embar-
for playing along with the Communists, but
rassing positions vis-à-vis the other allied
his defense was that he felt it necessary to gain
chiefs. On leaving Germany, Koenig said in
their support to maintain the army. He also
a public interview that the reconciliation of
believes strong US support is needed by the
France and Germany is a necessity to the pres-
French army. The overriding mainspring of
ervation of European civilization.
his attitude would appear to be opportunism.
Madame la Générale, who is said to dominate
Name: de LATTRE de Birthdate: 2 Febru-
him, is strongly anti-Communist.
TASSIGNY, Jean Jo-
ary 1889.
De Lattre, in accepting command of the
seph Marie Gabriel.
ground forces of the Western Union nations,
Present Position: In-
Marital Status: Mar-
placed himself under the command of Field
spector General of
ried.
Marshall Montgomery. Conflict between these
the Armed Forces.
officers has been reported, although it was said
General Occupation:
to have been allayed in recent months. The
Career Army Officer.
General is at various times also reported to be
CAREER
in conflict with General Revers, who has served
under de Lattre. The General reaches the re-
1940
Carried out brilliant defense cam-
tirement age this year, but will probably be
paign at Rethel and on the Aisne
retained in some capacity. He believes him-
River as commander of the 14th In-
self to be the object of opponents who in-
fantry Division. Asked that Divi-
fluence US opinion against him. He would
sion be sent to England or North
like, therefore, to visit the US in order to cor-
Africa. Refused.
rect what he believes to be false impressions.
1942
Recalled by Vichy to France from
Name: LECHERES, Lt. Education: Saint Cyr,
his position as Commander in
Gen. Charles Fran-
1914
Chief of Troops in Tunisia. Sub-
cois
Birthdate: 20 August
sequently arrested and sentenced
Present Position: Chief
1895
to ten years imprisonment for his
of Staff, French Air
Birthplace: Bourges,
attempt to make a stand when the
Force
Ains, France
Germans crossed the demarkation
General Occupation:
Nationality: French
line in the Pyrenees in November.
Air Force Officer
Race: White
1943
Escaped to London and eventually
Sex: Male
was made Commander of the First
French Army.
Sources: MA R-818-48, Paris, 29 November 1948
(Secret) WDGS Rpt. 459-48, ID 473862, Paris, 19
1945
Made Inspector General of French
June 1948 (Confidential)
S SECRET
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