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He spent his life serving France, rose through all the ranks of the French army, until he became a legend. Marcel Bigeard fought in 1940, in the Resistance but also in Indochina and Algeria. What made him an exceptional war leader was his panache, his character and his big mouth. But he was also a bold and brilliant commander, bringing new combat techniques, drawing inspiration from the enemy and imposing iron discipline on his men. Without a doubt, Marcel Bigeard was the last of the giants of the French army. He said it himself: "I am the last of the glorious idiots." Find us on: https://www.tvlibertes.com/ / tvlibertes https://twitter.com/tvlofficiel?lang=fr