| Colonne Fabien | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1944–45 |
| Country | France |
| Allegiance | Free French |
| Type | Irregular |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | Pierre Georges |
The Colonne Fabien[a] (Fabien Column) was an irregular force of mostly Communist volunteers that was formed in Alsace, France in September 1944 after the Liberation of Paris. It was led by Pierre Georges (1919–44), who took the alias Colonel Fabien. The column was absorbed by the French army in November 1944. Fabien and his volunteers are celebrated by the Communists, but for many years there was little official recognition of the force's actions.
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