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COMMANDER // 1818–1889

Louis Faidherbe

divisional generalFranceFrance2 battles1 war

Lifespan

1818 – 1889

1820183018401850186018701880Franco-Prussian War · 1870-1871Battle of Bapaume — January 3, 1871 · French Republic · Franco-Prussian WarBattle of St. Quentin — January 19, 1871 · France · Franco-Prussian War

Active service 1871 — 2 battles across 1 war; first command at age 53.

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Battles (2)

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