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History, Reference, Research, and GrogTalk => Military (and other) History => Topic started by: ArizonaTank on July 13, 2021, 11:41:50 AM

Title: Napoleon's General Who Died in Russia Returned to France
Post by: ArizonaTank on July 13, 2021, 11:41:50 AM
Remains of French Napoleonic General Charles-Étienne César Gudin who died during the invasion of Russia were returned to France.

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-57810139 (https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-57810139)
Title: Re: Napoleon's General Who Died in Russia Returned to France
Post by: W8taminute on July 13, 2021, 02:44:58 PM
Interesting.  In one of the related articles there is mention that Macron will give a speech tomorrow at Napoleon's tomb in Paris.  Something a French president has done ever if at all.
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