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Jean Compagnon is the French forces General who had the last name Compagnon. The officer in question (October 26, 1916 - November 4, 2010) served in World War II (September 1, 1939 - September 2, 1945) and in the First Indochina War (December 19, 1946 - August 1, 1954). He was respected for his military service and for his subsequent career as a military historian.
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How was the battle of Yorktown famous?
The Battle of Yorktown (or Siege of Yorktown) was the last major land battle of the American War Of Independence. The combinded American forces of General George Washington and French forces of General Comte de Rochambeau were victorious over British forces led by General Lord Cornwallis. The defeat prompted the British government to negotiate an end to the conflict.
Who was the last general of the union forces?
Ulysses S. Grant
What french marshall led the allied forces against Germany's last offensive?
The French Marshal who led the Allied forces against Germany's last offensive during World War II was Marshal Philippe Pétain. However, it's important to note that he was more associated with the Vichy regime and not the Allied forces. The key figure in the Allied response to the last major German offensive, known as the Battle of the Bulge, was General Dwight D. Eisenhower, the Supreme Commander of the Allied Expeditionary Forces.
What happened in the battle of Yorktown?
The Siege of Yorktown, Battle of Yorktown, or Surrender of Yorktown in 1781 was a decisive victory by a combined assault of American forces led by General General George Washington and French forces led by the Comte de Rochambeau over a British Army commanded by Lieutenant General Lord Cornwallis.
When were the American Expeditionary Forces active?
The American Expeditionary Forces were active between 1917 and 1919. In Word War I they fought in France alongside British and French forces during the last year of the war.
Last name of the man British general who surrenders british troops resulting in the colonists winning the war?
"Cornwallis" is the last name of the British general who surrendered some 7,000 British troops to the American and French forces surrounding Yorktown in 1781. Although it would not be until 1783 that a formal peace treaty would be signed, it was the defeat of Lieutenant General Lord Cornwallis and his army at Yorktown, in the last major battle of the war, that would lead to the war's end.
Who was the latest US army general president?
General of the Army Dwight David Eisenhower
What was the last bloody battle in the US Civil War in North Carolina in 1865?
The largest and costliest battle in North Carolina was the Battle of Bentonville, March 1865 between the Confederate forces of General Joseph Johnston and Union forces of General Sherman.
How did the French army lose the Battle of Blenheim in 1704?
The Battle of Blenheim took place in Bavaria in 1704. The French army lost control of the battle because the Allied forces manged to break through the center of the French battle lines. The French lost two thirds of their army while the Allies lost only 20%. If General Lee could have had the same results against General Meade, Gettysburg would have been a Confederate victory. Despite this, Blenheim was the first battle not the last one in the war of Spanish Succession.
When did Confederate General Braxton Bragg begin his offensive against Union forces in Tennessee?
Confederate General Braxton Bragg had been carrying on operations in the Western theater. In 1862, he and General Kirby Smith were preparing to join forces for battles in Tennessee. In the last days of August, 1862, Bragg begins his offensive against Union General Buell in Tennessee.
Who did Montcalm and the French capture in The Last of the Mohicans?
In "The Last of the Mohicans," Montcalm and the French capture Cora and Alice Munro, the daughters of Colonel Munro. The sisters are taken during the conflict between the French and British forces in the French and Indian War. Their capture is a pivotal moment in the story, leading to various rescue attempts by the protagonists, including Hawkeye and the Mohicans.
What year did conservative party and liberal democrats join forces to form the Con-Lib Coalition after the last general election in UK?
The Con-Lib coalition was formed as a result of the 2010 General Election.
