Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Jacques Pâris de Bollardière (16 December 1907, Châteaubriant, Loire-Atlantique 22 February 1986) was a French Army general, famous for his non-violent positions during the 60s. Bollardière studied at the Military Academy of Saint-Cyr ; he graduated in 1930 with the rank of sergeant, for insubordination (Saint-Cyr cadets normally graduate as commissioned officers, with the rank of sous-lieutenant). He was quickly promoted to sous-lieutenant, and to lieutenant in 1932.He joined the French Foreign Legion in February 1935, and was posted to Algeria until 1940.