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1st Free French Division
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The 1st Free French Division was one of the principal units of the Free French Forces (FFL) during World War II, renowned for having fought the Battle of Bir Hakeim.
Badge of the 1st Free French Division. The divisional badge features the Cross of Lorraine
Badge of the 1st Free French Division. The divisional badge features the Cross of Lorraine
Free French Foreign Legionnaires assaulting an enemy strong point at the Battle of Bir Hakeim
Free French Foreign Legionnaires assaulting an enemy strong point at the Battle of Bir Hakeim
Battle of Bir Hakeim
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The Battle of Bir Hakeim took place at Bir Hakeim, an oasis in the Libyan desert south and west of Tobruk, during the Battle of Gazala. The 1st Free French Brigade under Général de brigade Marie-Pierre Kœnig defended the position from 26 May – 11 June against Axis forces of Panzerarmee Afrika commanded by Generaloberst Erwin Rommel. The Panzerarmee captured Tobruk ten days later.
Free French Legionnaires wearing distinctive kepi hats "leap up from the desert to rush an enemy strong point".
Free French Legionnaires wearing distinctive kepi hats "leap up from the desert to rush an enemy strong point".
A German 20 mm anti-aircraft gun in the foreground and a Luftwaffe air raid on Bir Hakeim in the background
A German 20 mm anti-aircraft gun in the foreground and a Luftwaffe air raid on Bir Hakeim in the background
French anti-tank 75 mm gun in action.
French anti-tank 75 mm gun in action.
Three soldiers of the French Colonial Artillery who distinguished themselves in the battle at Bir Hakeim, from Senegal, Equatorial Africa and Madagasc
Three soldiers of the French Colonial Artillery who distinguished themselves in the battle at Bir Hakeim, from Senegal, Equatorial Africa and Madagascar, respectively.