As a man of both shadow and light, General Georges Catroux embodies the contradictions of his time. A brilliant military man, skilled diplomat and key player in the secret service, he lived through the major conflicts of the 20th century, often leaving behind traces that went unnoticed. As the heir to Lyautey and a companion of Charles de Gaulle from the very beginning, Catroux distinguished himself through his political acumen, his mastery of networks of influence and his decisive role in the affairs of the Middle East and North Africa. From the Middle East to Moscow and Algiers to Indochina, he asserted himself as a mediator and strategist for the empire, arousing both admiration and controversy. Judged by some as the liquidator of the empire and regarded by others as a peacemaker, he embodies a fascinating and enigmatic figure who oscillates between military rigour and diplomatic ambitions. This book reveals a nuanced and deeply human portrait of a man with a complex personality who was often criticised but always determined to play a central role in the great affairs of his time.
Group
Books (first-hand)
Author
Cochet, Francois
Title
Le général Catroux
Details
French text, paperback, some bw-illustrations. 400 pages.
State
new
Subtitle
Un militaire bien diplomate. Portrait d'un "grand seigneur" de la France libre
Éditions Pierre de Taillac 10 rue du capitaine Hubert de Carpentier 14640 Villers-sur-Mer Frankreich
