Georges Maurice Jean Blanchard
Georges Blanchard (1877–1954)Battle of Belgium.
Military career
World War I: 1914–1918
During World War I, he served on the Western Front against the Germans.
Interwar period: 1918–1939
From 1927 to 1930 Blanchard was the deputy chief of staff for the
Centre des hautes études militaires (Centre of Military High Studies) and Inspector-General for the Centres of Higher Military Education.[2]
World War II: 1939–1940
Blanchard was appointed to command the
evacuation of Dunkirk. The First Army Group ceased to exist on 29 May 1940, six days after Blanchard took command. After a time as inspector of the 9th and 12th Military Regions for the Vichy regime, he retired in 1940.[2]
Blanchard was awarded the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour in early June 1940 by French premier Paul Reynaud at the recommendation of Maxime Weygand, in honor of his actions which allowed the escape of so many soldiers at Dunkirk.[3] Blanchard died on November 23, 1954.[4]
Notes
References
- ^ ISBN 0-7858-0437-4.
- ^ a b Ammentorp, Steen. "Blanchard, Georges-Maurice-Jean, General". generals.dk. Retrieved 21 August 2012.
- ^ "2 Generals of France Honored". Gettysburg Times. June 3, 1940.
- ^ "Georges Blanchard". Toledo Blade. November 24, 1954.
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