Identity numerology within the rebirth of the French Army in 1944-1945
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In 1944, the Liberation of France allowed General de Gaulle to launch a vast rearmament program, based on the French Forces of the Interior (FFI). About 150 regiments were progressively recreated. This article explores the methods used in the numbering of these units, ranging from historical lineage to political choice. Indeed, without waiting for the government to decide, numerous FFI leaders took the initiative in giving their groups the numbers of former regular regiments.
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