Adolphe Guillaumat French military leader, divisional general. Date of Birth: 04.01.1863 Country: France

Content:

1. Military Career
2. Service in Marine Infantry and Suppression of the Boxer Rebellion
3. World War I
4. Promotion and Corps Command
5. Command of the 2nd Army
6. Offensive Plan
7. Return to France
8. Command of the 5th French Army
9. Post-War Career
10. Brief Stint as Minister of War

Military Career

Saint-Cyr and the General Staff Academy

In 1884, the young soldier graduated from the prestigious Saint-Cyr Military School. Subsequently, in 1905, he joined the elite General Staff Academy.

Service in Marine Infantry and Suppression of the Boxer Rebellion

His military service included a stint in the Marine Infantry. He also actively participated in quelling the Boxer Rebellion in 1903.

World War I

Initial Division Command

At the outbreak of World War I in September 1914, he assumed command of the 33rd Infantry Division.

Promotion and Corps Command

In February 1915, he was promoted to Divisional General and took charge of the 1st Army Corps. He led his troops in the defense of Verdun and the Somme offensive.

Command of the 2nd Army

In late 1916, he was entrusted with the command of the 2nd Army.
Eastern Front and Salonika
Eastern Army Command

In December 1917, he was appointed to lead the Eastern Army on the Salonika Front. This multinational force comprised French, English, Serbian, Greek, Italian, and Russian troops.

Offensive Plan

He meticulously devised an offensive strategy against the Bulgarian army for 1918.

Return to France

Recall and Paris Command

However, in June 1918, he was unexpectedly summoned back to France and became the Military Governor of Paris.

Command of the 5th French Army

From October 1918 until the war's end, he commanded the 5th French Army.

Post-War Career

Higher Military Council and Inspector-General

After the war, he served on the Higher Military Council and as Inspector-General of the army.

Brief Stint as Minister of War

In 1925, he held the post of Minister of War for a brief period.
Commander of French Forces in Germany
From 1924 to 1930, he oversaw French forces deployed in Germany.

General

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Vladimir Isakov	Vasiliy Chicherin	Alfred Iverson