Michel-Joseph Maunoury, French First World War general Size:S: 30 x 25cm Nina Sevening

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Michel-Joseph Maunoury, French First World War general Size:S: 30 x 25cm Nina SeveningMichel Joseph Maunoury, French First World War general, (1926). Maunoury, (1847 1923), was recalled from retirement at the outset of the war to lead the so called 'Army of Lorraine', intended to retake the province of Lorraine lost to Germany in the Franco Prussian War. As events unfolded his force was redeployed, playing a crucial role in halting the German advance at the Battle of the Marne which saved Paris. Maunoury's active career was ended when