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Bazaine

American  
[ba-zen] / baˈzɛn /

noun

  1. François Achille 1811–88, French general and marshal.


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The second half of the 20th century reigns supreme, from Simon Hantaï to Jean-René Bazaine represented by a small abstract gem of 1956.

From New York Times • Mar. 18, 2011

After the war Bazaine returned to Paris to become the national scapegoat, to be charged with treason for surrendering.

From Time Magazine Archive

The French defeat of 1870 has long been associated with the name of Marshal Bazaine.

From Time Magazine Archive

Chief of staff to the commander of France's international brigade was Legionnaire Bazaine.

From Time Magazine Archive

For the attainment of a decision between advancing and retiring, it was beyond everything necessary to know the direction which Marshal Bazaine might have taken.

From The Franco-German War of 1870-71 by Helmuth, Count