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Bazaine

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[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

In campaigns which the British minister called "this cannibal war, these two-and-a-half years of lese humanite" Bazaine helped defeat reactionary Don Carlos and save Spain for Queen Isabella.

From Time Magazine Archive

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

From Time Magazine Archive

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

From Time Magazine Archive

Justice compels me to say that everybody looked upon the conduct of Bazaine as admirable—that he was looked upon as the saviour of France.

From The Pl?biscite or, A Miller's Story of the War by Chatrian, Alexandre

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