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Charles Mangin

French general

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role in Battle of Verdun, 1916

  • Battle of Verdun
    In Battle of Verdun: The tide turns at Verdun

    Charles Mangin, who had held command of a section of the French defensive line from Fleury to the right bank of the Meuse from June 22, proposed a scheme to liberate the Verdun region. Nivelle approved, and that offensive was initiated on October 21 with…

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