Henri Guisan

Henri Guisan

Switzerland Switzerlandmilitary officerMaleb. 18746.3Global Dominance: 0.00%

Henri Guisan (1874-1960) served as the Swiss Army's commander during World War II and is best known for his role in establishing the 'National Redoubt' strategy, which aimed to defend Switzerland in case of invasion. Guisan's leadership and foresight are credited with maintaining Swiss neutrality during the war and fostering a sense of national unity.

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General Henri Guisan planned for the possibility of a German attack during World War II.

Warum die SVP-Neutralitätsinitiative die Schweiz verletzbar macht
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2026-08-11
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Henri Guisan was a Swiss general who had a contrasting approach to Marcel Pilet-Golaz during World War II.

Der umstrittenste Bundesrat des Zweiten Weltkriegs
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2026-07-25
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General Henri Guisan's portrait is featured in the museum, symbolizing Swiss military history.

Das grösste Militärmuseum der Schweiz in Full-Reuenthal expandiert weiter
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2026-07-25
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Henri Guisan was the commander-in-chief of the Swiss Army during World War II.

Unbekannte Geschichten hinter denkwürdigen Fotos
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2026-07-14
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Henri Guisan was the General who issued the order for the Swiss Army to protect the state territory and secure Switzerland's independence.

Schweizer Armee im Zweiten Weltkrieg: Planung gegen Zivilbevölkerung?
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2026-01-26
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Henri Guisan, a World War II icon, criticized those opposing the use of nuclear weapons for Switzerland's defense.

Die Geschichte einer kühnen Vision
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2025-11-16
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General Henri Guisan was a popular commander of the Swiss Army during World War II.

Die Geschichten hinter ikonischen Fotos
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2025-11-11
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General Henri Guisan was a highly popular commander of the Swiss Army during World War II.

Österreicher wird Amerikaner, Bodybuilder wird Gouverneur
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2025-09-29
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General Henri Guisan visited the Knabenschiessen in 1945.

Alles über das Volksfest und den Schiesswettbewerb
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2025-09-13
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General Guisan wants to combat the issue of suicides among soldiers.

Suizide in der Schweizer Armee
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2025-07-30
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Henri Guisan is a historical figure who was a member of the Zofingia association.

Bundesgericht stoppt Zofingia als Studentenverein in Lausanne
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2025-05-05
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General Henri Guisan was a guest at Jelmoli after World War II.

Diese 7 Momente bleiben in Erinnerung
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2025-02-28
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Henri Guisan was the commander of the Swiss Army during World War II and is honored for his leadership.

Der umstrittenste General der Schweizer Geschichte
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2025-02-08
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