Title
General Hirschauer.
Caption
General Hirschauer of the French Army. As a Mosellois, he symbolized the Eastern part of the nation, torn between France and Germany. He was responsible for setting up the defense for the fortified camp of Paris, on the eve of the Battle of the Marne. He proved himself at Verdun (1916) and at the Chemin des Dames (1917).
Drawing by Lucien Jonas
Info+
Photo12.com - Elk-Opid
Date
20th century
Credit line
Photo12/Collection Jaime Abecasis
Reference
LKO07031_139
Model release
No
License type
Rights managed
Available size
6,0Mb (764,0Kb) / 3,9in x 5,9in / 1174 x 1780 (300dpi)