Circassian Tactical Group and Circassian Squadron in the Second World War

After the capitulation of France under the attack of Nazi Germany in 1940, 8 squadrons of the Circassian group of “Special Forces Levant” were part of the French army of the “truce” period, in other words, the armed forces of the Vichy government. The group was commanded by Colonel Philibert Kolle, who enjoyed great respect among the Circassian soldiers and commanders.

According to other data, there were 15 Circassian squadrons, including. three motorized. After the capitulation of France under the attack of Nazi Germany in 1940, 8 squadrons of the Circassian group of “Special Forces Levant” were part of the French army of the “truce” period, in other words, the armed forces of the Vichy government.