Michel-Joseph Maunoury
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Michel-Joseph Maunoury (17 December 1847 – 28 March 1923) was a commander of French forces in the early days of World War I who was posthumously elevated to the dignity of Marshal of France.
Michel-Joseph Maunoury | |
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| Member of the Superior War Council | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | (1847-12-17)17 December 1847 Maintenon, Kingdom of France |
| Died | 28 March 1923(1923-03-28) (aged 75) Artenay, French Republic |
| Alma mater | École de Guerre |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  Third Republic |
| Branch/service | French Army |
| Years of service | 1867 – 1920 |
| Rank | Division general[lower-alpha 1] |
| Battles/wars | World War I |
Initially commanding in Lorraine, as the success of the German thrust through Belgium became clear he was sent to take command of the new Sixth Army which was assembling near Amiens and then fell back on Paris. The Sixth Army played an important role in the First Battle of the Marne in September 1914. With a small portion of its strength rushed to the front in commandeered taxicabs, it attacked von Kluck's German First Army from the west at the Battle of the Ourcq. Although the attack did not succeed, the resulting German redeployment opened up a gap which was exploited by French Fifth Army and the small British Expeditionary force, ultimately causing the Germans to retreat.