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Général d’armée Sir Joseph Howard '''Nigel Poett''' (1907-1991).▼
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A la sortie de l’[[Académie militaire royale de Sandhurst]], il est nommé sous-lieutenant (Mle 38346) le 1er septembre 1927 au ''Durham Light Infantry'' (''LG'' du 2/09/27).▼
== Biographie ==
Capitaine le 30 juin 1937 (''LG'' du 29/06/37).▼
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Capitaine (avec rang de lieutenant-colonel), général de brigade à titre temporaire, il commande la 5ème Brigade parachutiste de la 6ème Division aéroportée pendant la campagne de Normandie en 1944 et jusqu’en mai 1945, en Allemagne. ▼
Il reçoit la [[Silver Star]] américaine le 20 juin 1944 (''LG'' du 16/06/44) des mains du général [[Dwight David Eisenhower]].▼
▲Capitaine (avec rang de lieutenant-colonel), général de brigade à titre temporaire, il commande la
Nommé commandant le 1er septembre 1944 (''LG'' du 1/06/44). ▼
▲Il reçoit la [[Silver Star (médaille)|Silver Star]] américaine le {{date-|20 juin 1944}} (''LG'' du 16/06/44) des mains du général [[Dwight D. Eisenhower|Dwight David Eisenhower]].
Il est décoré par le maréchal [[Bernard Montgomery]] du [[Distinguished Service Order]] (''DSO''), attribué le 29 mars 1945 (''LG'' du 27/03/45) pour services distingués en Europe du Nord-Ouest : ''"For gallant and distinguished conduct from the 5th/6th June to the 30th August. Throughout this whole period Brigadier Poett has commanded his Brigade with gallantry and skill. By his tactical ability he held Ranville against determined and well pressed home attacks notably on the 6th and 10th June. With the exception of one short period of a few days his Brigade was continuously in the line and in contact with the enemy throughout this period. He has had in killed and wounded just under 1,000 casualties: his battalions have been down in one case to under 200 and in the other two to 300 strong. In spite of this he has always held a full brigade front; never have his troops shown war weariness and never have they been anything but fit, keen and efficient. His is an example when leadership, example and personal character and courage have not only held men together, but have sustained in them a most astounding confidence in themselves. His skilful handling of the battle for the bridges and later in the fight for Ranville were but highlights in a period of spirited and inspiring command. On the 18th/19th August Brigadier Poett's Brigade by a quickly planned and energetically carried out night advance seized the high ground South of Dozule. His Brigade forced the crossings over the River Touques at Pont L'Eveque against the most determined resistance. His skill as a commander and his personal courage as a man are beyond praise."''▼
Il reçoit une deuxième fois le Distinguished Service Order (''DSO and Bar'') le 21 juin 1945 pour services distingués en Europe du Nord (''LG'' du 21/06/45). ''"On the 24th March 1945 Brigadier Poett dropped with his Brigade East of the Rhine with the task of clearing and holding the northern face of the divisional area. The dropping zone was strongly defended by infantry and flak guns. It was a case of every man for himself during the first few minutes, and it was here that Brigadier Poett, by personal example, inspired those around him with a fierce determination to get in amongst the enemy. It was in no small measure due to their leaders own complete disregard for his personal safety that the dropping zone was quickly cleared to enable units to rally. During the rally Brigadier Poett was constantly exposing himself in order to organise his men for the assault on the Brigade objectives. These were taken in a remarkably short time. Throughout the day he put up a remarkable personal effort of sheer courage and determined leadership which infused his whole Brigade with tremendous enthusiasm."''▼
▲Il est décoré par le maréchal [[Bernard Montgomery]] du [[Ordre du Service distingué|Distinguished Service Order]] (''DSO''), attribué le {{date-|29 mars 1945}} (''LG'' du 27/03/45) pour services distingués en Europe du Nord-Ouest : ''"For gallant and distinguished conduct from the {{5th}}/{{6th}} June to the 30th August. Throughout this whole period Brigadier Poett has commanded his Brigade with gallantry and skill. By his tactical ability he held Ranville against determined and well pressed home attacks notably on the {{6th}} and {{10th}} June. With the exception of one short period of a few days his Brigade was continuously in the line and in contact with the enemy throughout this period. He has had in killed and wounded just under 1,000 casualties: his battalions have been down in one case to under 200 and in the other two to 300 strong. In spite of this he has always held a full brigade front; never have his troops shown war weariness and never have they been anything but fit, keen and efficient. His is an example when leadership, example and personal character and courage have not only held men together, but have sustained in them a most astounding confidence in themselves. His skilful handling of the battle for the bridges and later in the fight for Ranville were but highlights in a period of spirited and inspiring command. On the {{18th}}/{{19th}} August Brigadier Poett's Brigade by a quickly planned and energetically carried out night advance seized the high ground South of Dozule. His Brigade forced the crossings over the River Touques at Pont L'
Directeur des Plans au Ministère de la Guerre (1946-48). ▼
▲Il reçoit une deuxième fois le Distinguished Service Order (''DSO and Bar'') le {{date-|21 juin 1945}} pour services distingués en Europe du Nord (''LG'' du 21/06/45). ''"On the 24th March 1945 Brigadier Poett dropped with his Brigade East of the Rhine with the task of clearing and holding the northern face of the divisional area. The dropping zone was strongly defended by infantry and flak guns. It was a case of every man for himself during the first few minutes, and it was here that Brigadier Poett, by personal example, inspired those around him with a fierce determination to get in amongst the enemy. It was in no small measure due to their leaders own complete disregard for his personal safety that the dropping zone was quickly cleared to enable units to rally. During the rally Brigadier Poett was constantly exposing himself in order to organise his men for the assault on the Brigade objectives. These were taken in a remarkably short time. Throughout the day he put up a remarkable personal effort of sheer courage and determined leadership which infused his whole Brigade with tremendous enthusiasm."''
Promu lieutenant-colonel le 25 mars 1949 (''LG'' du 10/01/50) puis colonel le 31 décembre 1949 (''LG'' du 7/02/50). Chef de la mission militaire britannique en Grèce en 1949-50. ▼
Nommé général de division à titre temporaire le 24 juillet 1950 (''LG'' du 28/07/50), Chef d'état-major des forces terrestres d'Extrême-Orient du 25 juillet 1950 au 7 avril 1952. Général de division le 14 mai 1951.▼
▲Promu lieutenant-colonel le {{date-|25 mars 1949}} (''LG'' du 10/01/50) puis colonel le {{date-|31 décembre 1949}} (''LG'' du 7/02/50). Chef de la mission militaire britannique en Grèce en 1949-50.
▲Nommé général de division à titre temporaire le {{date-|24 juillet 1950}} (''LG'' du 28/07/50), Chef d'état-major des forces terrestres d'Extrême-Orient du {{date-|25 juillet 1950}} au {{date-|7 avril 1952}}. Général de division le {{date-|14 mai 1951}}.
Nommé Compagnon de l’[[Ordre du Bain]] (''CB'') le
Commandant de la
Directeur des Opérations militaires au Ministère de la Guerre du {{date-|3 juin 1954}} au
Du
Commandant du collège d'état-major de Camberley du
Il est nommé général de corps d’armée et Commandant en chef du ''Southern Command''
Promu
Commandant en chef des forces terrestres d'Extrême-Orient du
Nommé général d’armée le {{date|28
== Distinctions ==
* Chevalier
* Compagnon du [[Ordre du Service distingué|Distinguished Service Order]] avec barrette (''DSO and Bar''
* [[Silver Star (médaille)|Silver Star]] (
== Sources ==
* {{en}} [http://www.gazettes-online.co.uk/home.aspx?geotype=London La ''London Gazette''], le journal officiel britannique, pour les promotions et décorations
* {{en}} [http://www.pegasusarchive.org/normandy/nigel_poett.htm Biographie
* Colonel [[David Smiley]], ''Au
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[[Catégorie:Naissance en août 1907]]
[[Catégorie:Naissance dans le Dorset]]
[[Catégorie:Général britannique du XXe siècle]]
[[Catégorie:Général de l'armée de terre britannique]]
[[Catégorie:Militaire britannique de la Seconde Guerre mondiale]]
[[Catégorie:Personnalité de la bataille de Normandie]]
[[Catégorie:Élève de l'Académie royale militaire de Sandhurst]]
[[Catégorie:Compagnon de l'ordre du Service distingué]]
[[Catégorie:Chevalier commandeur de l'ordre du Bain]]
[[Catégorie:Décès en octobre 1991]]
[[Catégorie:Décès à 84 ans]]
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