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Frederick Melvin Franks Biography and Timeline

Follow Frederick Melvin Franks through 2 dated historical records for United States of America.

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Frederick Melvin Franks, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

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1991

24 February 1991

VII Corps Ground Attack

Lieutenant General · Commander of VII Corps · Iraq · Warfare / Gulf War, 1st

Franks begins the armoured advance intended to destroy the Republican Guard.

Role range: 1990-1991

26 February 1991

VII Corps Engages Republican Guard

Lieutenant General · Commander of VII Corps · Iraq · Warfare / Gulf War, 1st

Franks commits armoured divisions against Republican Guard formations in southern Iraq.

Role range: 1990-1991

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