French Commandos Who Were Killed During a Hostage Rescue Operation

The French commandos, Cédric de Pierrepont, 32, and Alain Bertoncello, 27, were confirmed to have died in the operation, according to the French Navy.

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Undated file picture shows members of the InvEX squadron (Counter-terrorism And Hostage Rescue Teams) doing some hostage rescue training at the Centre d'Entrainement des Forces Speciales CTA (Special Forces Training Center). InvEX

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Four years ago today, Cédric de Pierrepont and Alain Bertoncello, french special forces soldiers were KIA during a hostage rescue operation. Both at the head of the assault column, they decided to

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Leading Medical Assistant Allan McNeil, of the Royal Marine Commandos, stands with a Viking personnel carrier at FOB Price near Gereshk, Afghanistan Stock Photo - Alamy

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