
Christophe Laffay
Christophe Laffay is a military historian known for his research on the use of chemical weapons during the Algerian War of Independence. His work has involved extensive archival research, revealing previously classified documents that shed light on the French military's decisions regarding chemical warfare between 1954 and 1959. Laffay's contributions to the field include documenting numerous gas attacks and mapping their locations, significantly enhancing the understanding of this dark chapter in history.
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French historian Christophe Laffay called for the opening of all military archives in France regarding the widespread use of banned chemical weapons by the French army during the Algerian War.
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Christophe Laffay is a historian involved in the documentary, providing research and documentation on the topic.
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