History - Franchet D'espere Louis Fžlix Marie (1856 - 1942) - Photographic Portrait With - Apr 29, 2024 | L'autographe Ltd In London
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HISTORY - FRANCHET D'ESPERE Louis FŽlix Marie (1856 - 1942) - Photographic portrait with
HISTORY - FRANCHET D'ESPERE Louis FŽlix Marie (1856 - 1942) - Photographic portrait with
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During the First World War, he commanded the 1st corps of the Vth army, then the Vth army itself, with which he fought in the first victory at the Marne. In 1916, he was considered to be Joffre's replacement. In 1918, he was reprimanded following the Third Battle of the Aisne. He was moved to Salonika and took part in the Balkan front, pushing Bulgaria out of the war. In 1922, he was made Marshal of France and in 1934 he was elected to the AcadŽmie Franaise.Photographic portrait with autograph dedication signed "La guerre est moins onŽreuse que la servitudeÓ.
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HISTORY - FRANCHET D'ESPERE Louis FŽlix Marie (1856 - 1942) - Photographic portrait with

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