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Jun 27, 2024 · Philippe Pétain (born April 24, 1856, Cauchy-à-la-Tour, France—died July 23, 1951, Île d’Yeu) was a French general who was a national hero for his victory at the Battle of Verdun in World War I but was discredited as chief of state of the French government at Vichy in World War II. He died under sentence in a prison fortress.
2 days ago · Pétain was appointed Inspector-General of the Army in February 1922, and produced, in concert with the new Chief of the General Staff, General Marie-Eugène Debeney, the new army manual entitled Provisional Instruction on the Tactical Employment of Large Units, which soon became known as 'the Bible'. [21]
4 days ago · Following his retirement as a player, Platini was the France national team coach for four years, and was the co-organizer of the 1998 World Cup in France. In 2007, he became the first former player to be elected as the president of the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA).
Jun 15, 2024 · ROZIERE, Michele. On 12 June, 2024 in Halifax, Michele Roziere died too soon, after a much delayed diagnosis of pancreatic cancer. Born in Winnipeg, Manitoba in 1951, Michele left an unhappy family home to strike out independently at the age of 15.
Jul 2, 2024 · Michèle Torr - Petit Jean lyrics (French) + English translation: Little Jean, remember our school / I used to always wear a little blue apron / I still.
Jun 17, 2024 · Monday marks the sophomore menswear show of Michele’s successor at Gucci, Sabato de Sarno, who was previously the head of ready-to-wear at Valentino. We now know that there’s essentially been...
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Jun 17, 2024 · The former Gucci designer provided a surprise sneak peek at his vision for the Italian fashion house, with his just-dropped 'Avant Le Debut' collection.
