He was one of the five regional NATO commanders in Afghanistan , and was the highest - ranking French officer in Afghanistan between 6 August 2008 and 10 July 2009 .
Michel Stollsteiner ( born 26 January 1956 in Soissons , Aisne ) is a retired French general .
Michel Stollsteiner was Michel Stollsteiner of the five regional NATO commanders in Afghanistan , and was the highest - ranking French officer in Afghanistan between 6 August 2008 and 10 July 2009 .
Michel Stollsteiner ( born 26 January 1956 in Soissons , Aisne ) is a retired French general .