Gaston Billotte

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Gaston Billotte

As of November 2026, Gaston Billotte has been mentioned in one podcast episode on The Rest Is History (Nov 2025). French general during the Battle of France, known for his despair during the German invasion.

Gaston-Henri Billotte was a French military officer best known for his central role in the failure of the French Army to defeat the German invasion of France in May 1940. He was killed in a car accident at the height of the battle.

Gaston Billotte at a glance
Mentioned in1 episode on 1 podcast (as of November 2026)
First heardNov 2025 on The Rest Is History
RoleGeneral
AffiliationFrench Army

Who talks about Gaston Billotte on podcasts?

Gaston Billotte came up; the most recent mention was Nov 2025 on The Rest Is History.