18th regiment of hunters parachutists

The 18th regiment of hunters parachutists (18th CCP) is a Régiment French parachutist.

Creation and various denominations

July 1st, 1950: creation under the name of 18th battalion of hunters parachutists (18th BCP), based with the citadel of Bayonne
April 1st, 1951: dissolution
1st battalion of the 18th regiment of infantry parachutist of shock based to Pau
famous June 1st, 1956 18th regiment of hunters parachutists

The names of the battles are registered in gold letters on the flag

; Rivoli 1793. ; Austerlitz 1805. ; Moskowa 1812. ; The deux-Morins 1914. ; Aisne 1917 ; Avre 1918. ; Vauxaillon 1918. .

History

In December 1956, it leaves for l´ Algérie, then the Tunisia in the area of Tabarka.

It takes part in the catch of weapons which leads to the regime change in 1958, then to the Putsch of the generals in 1961. The regiment east dissolves on April 30th, 1961

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History of the 18 {{E}} CCP

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