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16th Army Corps (France)
The French 16th Army Corps was a French military unit created in November 1870 by the vice admiral Fourichon, which fought in the Franco-Prussian War, the First and Second World War. Commanders Franco-Prussian War * 13 October 1870 : Général d'Aurelle de Paladines * 17 October 1870 : Général Pourcet d'Arnéguy * 2 November 1870 : Général Chanzy * 5 December 1870 : Amiral Jauréguiberry World War I * 30 October 1913 : Général Taverna * 7 November 1914 : Général Grossetti * 13 January 1917 : Général Herr * 30 April 1917 : Général Corvisart * 26 August 1918 : Général Deville World War II *1939 - 1940 : Général Fagalde 016 016 Military units and formations established in 1870 Military units and formations disestablished in 1940 Corps of France in World War I {{France-mil-unit-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
France
France, officially the French Republic, is a country located primarily in Western Europe. Overseas France, Its overseas regions and territories include French Guiana in South America, Saint Pierre and Miquelon in the Atlantic Ocean#North Atlantic, North Atlantic, the French West Indies, and List of islands of France, many islands in Oceania and the Indian Ocean, giving it Exclusive economic zone of France, one of the largest discontiguous exclusive economic zones in the world. Metropolitan France shares borders with Belgium and Luxembourg to the north; Germany to the northeast; Switzerland to the east; Italy and Monaco to the southeast; Andorra and Spain to the south; and a maritime border with the United Kingdom to the northwest. Its metropolitan area extends from the Rhine to the Atlantic Ocean and from the Mediterranean Sea to the English Channel and the North Sea. Its Regions of France, eighteen integral regions—five of which are overseas—span a combined area of and hav ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Army Corps
Corps (; plural ''corps'' ; from French , from the Latin "body") is a term used for several different kinds of organization. A military innovation by Napoleon I, the formation was formally introduced March 1, 1800, when Napoleon ordered General Jean Victor Marie Moreau to divide his command into four corps. The size of a corps varies greatly, but two to five divisions and anywhere from 40,000 to 80,000 are the numbers stated by the US Department of Defense. Within military terminology a corps may be: *an operational formation, sometimes known as a field corps, which consists of two or more divisions, such as the , later known as ("First Corps") of Napoleon I's ); *an administrative corps (or mustering) – that is a specialized branch of a military service (such as an artillery corps, an armoured corps, a signal corps, a medical corps, a marine corps, or a corps of military police) or; *in some cases, a distinct service within a national military (such as the United S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
World War II
World War II or the Second World War (1 September 1939 – 2 September 1945) was a World war, global conflict between two coalitions: the Allies of World War II, Allies and the Axis powers. World War II by country, Nearly all of the world's countries participated, with many nations mobilising all resources in pursuit of total war. Tanks in World War II, Tanks and Air warfare of World War II, aircraft played major roles, enabling the strategic bombing of cities and delivery of the Atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, first and only nuclear weapons ever used in war. World War II is the List of wars by death toll, deadliest conflict in history, causing World War II casualties, the death of 70 to 85 million people, more than half of whom were civilians. Millions died in genocides, including the Holocaust, and by massacres, starvation, and disease. After the Allied victory, Allied-occupied Germany, Germany, Allied-occupied Austria, Austria, Occupation of Japan, Japan, a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Antoine Chanzy
Antoine Eugène Alfred Chanzy (; 18 March 18234 January 1883) was a French general, notable for his successes during the Franco-Prussian War and as a governor of Algeria. Biography Born in Nouart in the department of Ardennes, France, the son of a cavalry officer, Chanzy was educated at the naval school at Brest, but enlisted in the artillery. He subsequently attended the military academy Saint Cyr, and was commissioned in the ''Zouaves'' during 1843. He participated in a good deal of fighting in Algeria, and was promoted lieutenant in 1848, and to captain in 1851. He became ''chef de bataillon'' in 1856, and served in the Second Italian War of Independence, being present at the battles of Magenta and Solferino. He participated with the Syrian campaign of 1860–61 as a lieutenant-colonel, and as colonel commanded the 45th Regiment at Rome in 1864. He returned to Algeria as general of brigade, assisted to quell the Arab insurrection, and commanded the subdivisions of Bel Abbes ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Paul François Grossetti
Paul François Grossetti (; Paris, 10 September 1861 – Paris, 7 January 1918) was a French Army general during World War I. Early years Grossetti was born in Paris, the son of Paul François Grossetti (born in Grosseto-Prugna). His father was a captain in the 44th Infantry Regiment, based in Paris. His mother was Anna Félicité Colonna. Both were of Corsican descent. Paul studied at the Ecole Spéciale Militaire de Saint-Cyr and graduated 3rd of 357 in his class. Once in the army, he was first stationed in Africa, where he fought against Algerian insurgents in 1881-1882. Later, he was stationed in Asia, where he participated in the Tonkin Campaign (1885-1887). After this campaign, he returned to Africa (1887-1890). World War I At the outbreak of World War I, as a general, he received command of the 42nd Infantry Division. He participated in the Battle of the Ardennes on 21–25 August. Then the division was transported west, where it contributed to the victory of the Fi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Léon Martin Fourichon
Léon Martin Fourichon (10 January 1809, Thiviers – 24 November 1884, Paris) was a French naval officer, colonial administrator and politician. Life He entered the navy in 1824, rising to aspirant on 20 September 1826, enseigne de vaisseau on 19 March 1829, lieutenant de vaisseau on 16 May 1833, capitaine de frégate on 1 November 1843, capitaine de vaisseau on 22 July 1848, contre-amiral on 26 February 1853 and vice-amiral on 17 August 1859. He was kept on the active list indefinitely. He was List of governors of French Guiana, governor of French Guiana from 1853 to 1854 and List of Naval Ministers of France, Minister for the Navy and the Colonies from 1870 to 1871 and 1876 to 1877. He was also a deputy for the Dordogne from 1871 to 1876 and a 'sénateur inamovible' from 1876 to 1884. He belonged to the Orléanist parliamentary group, ''Centre droit''. Bibliography *''Annuaire de la Marine et des Colonies'' 1 January 1881. External links *http://www.assemblee-nationale ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Louis D'Aurelle De Paladines
Louis Jean-Baptiste d'Aurelle de Paladines (; 9 January 1804 – 17 December 1877) was a French general. Life He was born at Le Malzieu-Ville, Lozère, educated at the Prytanée National Militaire and Ecole Spéciale Militaire de Saint-Cyr, St Cyr, and entered the army as sub-lieutenant of foot in 1824. He served with distinction in Algeria between 1841 and 1848, becoming lieutenant-colonel and an officer of the Legion of Honour; took part in the Roman campaigns of 1848 and 1849, and was made colonel. He served as general of brigade throughout the Crimean War of 1854-56, being promoted general of division and commander of the Legion of Honour. During the campaign in Lombardy in 1859 he commanded at Marseille, and superintended the despatch of men and stores to the seat of war, and for his services he was made a grand officer of the Legion of Honour. Placed on the reserve list in 1869, he was recalled to the Marseille command on the outbreak of the Franco-German War of 1870-71 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alfred Chanzy
Antoine Eugène Alfred Chanzy (; 18 March 18234 January 1883) was a French general, notable for his successes during the Franco-Prussian War and as a governor of Algeria. Biography Born in Nouart in the department of Ardennes, France, the son of a cavalry officer, Chanzy was educated at the naval school at Brest, but enlisted in the artillery. He subsequently attended the military academy Saint Cyr, and was commissioned in the ''Zouaves'' during 1843. He participated in a good deal of fighting in Algeria, and was promoted lieutenant in 1848, and to captain in 1851. He became ''chef de bataillon'' in 1856, and served in the Second Italian War of Independence, being present at the battles of Magenta and Solferino. He participated with the Syrian campaign of 1860–61 as a lieutenant-colonel, and as colonel commanded the 45th Regiment at Rome in 1864. He returned to Algeria as general of brigade, assisted to quell the Arab insurrection, and commanded the subdivisions of Bel Abbes ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jean Bernard Jauréguiberry
Jean may refer to: People * Jean (female given name) * Jean (male given name) * Jean (surname) Fictional characters * Jean Grey, a Marvel Comics character * Jean Valjean, fictional character in novel ''Les Misérables'' and its adaptations * Jean Pierre Polnareff, a fictional character from ''JoJo's Bizarre Adventure'' * Jean Luc Picard, fictional character from ''Star Trek Next Generation'' Places * Jean, Nevada, United States; a town * Jean, Oregon, United States Entertainment * Jean (dog), a female collie in silent films * "Jean" (song) (1969), by Rod McKuen, also recorded by Oliver * ''Jean Seberg'' (musical), a 1983 musical by Marvin Hamlisch Other uses * JEAN (programming language) * USS ''Jean'' (ID-1308), American cargo ship c. 1918 * Sternwheeler Jean, a 1938 paddleboat of the Willamette River See also *Jehan * * Gene (other) * Jeanne (other) * Jehanne (other) * Jeans (other) * John (other) John is a common Eng ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Frédéric-Georges Herr
Frédéric-Georges Herr (7 May 1855 – 27 October 1932) was a French general. Pre-Military Career Frédéric-Georges Herr was born on May 7 in Neuf-Brisach, France to Margare Emylida and Georges Jacques. Herr entered the École polytechnique in 1874. Herr married Anne Peugeot, the heiress of the Peugeot family, in 1883. Military career Conquest of Madagascar Frédéric-Georges Herr enrolled into the military after he graduated. From 1895 to 1902, he took an active part in the colonization of Madagascar under the order of General Gallieni. During the conquest, he commanded the 32nd Artillery Regiment and later the 6th Artillery Brigade where he stayed until world War I. For his service, he was promoted to Brigadier General in 1911. World War I During World War I, Herr was the commander of the 12th Infantry Division, he was involved in the battle at Les Éparges. and played a minor role in the Battle of Verdun The Battle of Verdun ( ; ) was fought from 21 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Charles Pierre Corvisart
Baron Charles Pierre René Victor Corvisart () (29 June 1857 – 7 May 1939) was a general in the French Army who rose to prominence in World War I and a diplomat. Biography Corvisart was the grandnephew of Napoleon I's personal physician Jean-Nicolas Corvisart, and son of Baron Francois Remy Corvisart Lucien (1824–1882), medical officer of Health Service of the French Second Empire. He was born at Château de Saint-Cloud, outside of Paris, and was a playmate of the Prince Imperial as a child. In 1877 he entered the École spéciale militaire de Saint-Cyr, where he specialized in cavalry. From January 1900 to July 1904, Corvisart was a lieutenant-colonel and military attache at the French embassy in Tokyo, Japan, and subsequently served as an official observer to Japanese operations in the Russo-Japanese War of 1904-1905. He was promoted to colonel in 1906. During his stay in Japan, he learned Japanese, and translates and annotated the official Japanese Field Service Regulat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bertrand Fagalde
Marie Bertrand Alfred Fagalde (22 July 1878, Boghar, Algeria – 6 February 1966, Garches, Paris) was a French Army officer. Life He studied at the École de guerre between 1905 and 1907, graduating top of his class. He was promoted to captain on 24 June 1910. He was on the staff of the 5th Army on the outbreak of the First World War. An Anglophile, he was sent to London as a liaison officer in 1917. By the war's end he had reached the rank of lieutenant-colonel. On 19 June 1939 he was promoted to général de corps d'armée and assigned to 16th Army Corps in 7th Army. He fought in Flanders in May and June 1940 and also took part in the battle of Dunkirk, commanding the western perimeter defence alongside French Admiral Abrial whilst the British General Ronald Forbes Adam of III Corps commanded the eastern British sector of the perimeter. Fagalde was made a Grand Officier of the Légion d'honneur by Maxime Weygand on 4 June for his conduct during the battle, but was captured ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
