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Who served under General Philippe Petain in the battle of Verdun?
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My great-grandfather served under him and said that Philippe was a great hero and he admired him even after the collabrated with the Germans.
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What leader of France was in office during battle of Britain?
Philippe Petain who the nominal leader of Vichy France which was a German controlled client state .
What battle was to bleed France white?
The Battle of Verdun
When did Battle of Verdun happen?
Battle of Verdun happened in 1916.
Where did the verdun battle take place?
The Battle of Verdun took place in Verdun-sur-Meuse, France.
The battle of verdun was fought in which province?
The Battle of Verdun was fought in the Lorraine-Alsace region of France. This is where the city of Verdun lies.
Which city did Petain lead the French to victory during world war 1 at a battle in this city?
I'm thinking that you refer to Verdun. No victory there, not for the French, not for the Germans. Just an awful lot of dead bodies on both sides.....
What has the author Werner Berg written?
Werner Berg has written: 'Verdun, Stalingrad' -- subject(s): Stalingrad, Battle of, Volgograd, Russia, 1942-1943, Verdun, Battle of, Verdun, France, 1916 'Der General' -- subject(s): Fiction, World War, 1939-1945
What is the meaning of the word verdun?
Gorge du Verdun is a gorge or canyon in the south of France. The battle of Verdun, near the town of Verdun in northeastern France, was the biggest battle ever.
When did First Offensive Battle of Verdun happen?
First Offensive Battle of Verdun happened in 1916.
When did Second Offensive Battle of Verdun happen?
Second Offensive Battle of Verdun happened in 1917.
Which battle is mostly associated with they should not pass?
The battle of Verdun. The phrase was created by General Robert Nivelle: "Ils ne passeront pas"
What were the dates of the Verdun battle?
The battle of Verdun started on the 21 Febuary 1916 and finished on 15 December 1916.
