French Corps Command Assumed after Gouraud
Bailloud takes command of the French Expeditionary Corps after Gouraud is wounded.
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1915 in France — Page 2
Explore 59 historical events and records for France in 1915.
Historical records for France in 1915
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July
August
Battle of Champagne, 2nd
Hopes to divert the Germans from the Eastern front
October
Battle of Champagne, 2nd
A final French attempt to attack the Germans is halted
December
Nobel Prize in Literature
Is awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature for idealism, sympathy, and commitment to truth in his writing.
Other events (month unknown)
Battle of Champagne, 1st
Commander of Second Army during the Battle of Champagne
Chief of Staff
Appointed Chief of Staff
Chief of Staff
Appointed Chief of Staff
Commander of Second Army
Appointed Commander of the Second Army
Commander of Second Army
Appointed Commander of the Second Army
Douze Preludes
Composes, "Douze Preludes"
Les Vampires
Directs Les Vampires, the celebrated French silent crime serial.
Minister of Justice
Appointed Minister of Justice
Minister of Public Instruction
Appointed Minister of Public Instruction
Minister of War
Appointed Minister of War
Minister of War
Appointed Minister of War
Nobel Prize
Winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature
Operation Champagne
Directs the Champagne Offensive
Second Army
Commander of Second Army during the Battle of Champagne
Secretary General of Foreign Ministry
Appointed Secretary General of the Foreign Ministry
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