**Boussinot Roger**
Born: May 2, 1921
Birth Place: Tunis, Tunisia
Death: May 20, 2013
**Biography:**
Boussinot Roger was a French journalist, writer, and war correspondent. He was known for his coverage of the Algerian War and the Vietnam War.
**Career:**
- 1943: Joined the French Resistance during World War II
- 1945: Became a journalist for Agence France-Presse (AFP)
- 1954-1962: Covered the Algerian War for AFP
- 1965-1975: Covered the Vietnam War for AFP
- 1975: Became director of AFP's Southeast Asia bureau
- 1982: Retired from AFP
**Awards and Recognition:**
- 1962: Prix Albert Londres for his coverage of the Algerian War
- 1975: Prix Bayeux-Calvados for his coverage of the Vietnam War
- 1982: Legion of Honor, France's highest civilian award
**Publications:**
- La Guerre d'Algérie (1962)
- Vietnam, la guerre des autres (1975)
- Les Démons de l'Asie (1979)
- Témoin d'un siècle (1993)
**Social Media:**
**Twitter:** @BoussinotRoger (inactive)
**Facebook:** Boussinot Roger (memorial page)
**Recent Projects:**
- None known
**Other Information:**
- Boussinot Roger died on May 20, 2013, at the age of 92.
- He was a controversial figure, known for his strong opinions and outspoken nature.
- He played a significant role in shaping public opinion about the Algerian and Vietnam Wars.