Appointed Commander of the First Army
Historical person
Marie-Eugene de Debeney Biography
Historical biography and chronological timeline for Marie-Eugene de Debeney, based on 8 World History Database records associated with France.
Chronological biography
1917
Appointed Commander of the First Army
1918
Captures Montdidier & moves the line forward to the River Somme
Leads the First Army attack on the Hindenburg line after German defeats at Papua & Arras
Leads the First Army attack on the Hindenburg line after German defeats at Papua & Arras
Leads the First Army attack on the Hindenburg line after German defeats at Papua & Arras
The area is taken back into Allied hands
1919
Appointed Commandant of the St Cyr Military Academy
Titles and roles
Commandant-St Cyr · Commander of First Army · General
Record provenance
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