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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

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

From Time Magazine Archive

It was Bazaine who conquered Mexico for Emperors Napoleon III of France and Maximilian of Mexico while the U.S. was busy in the Civil War.

From Time Magazine Archive

Most Americans have forgotten Marshal Bazaine, but he was once almost as dangerous to the U.S. as Marshal P�tain.

From Time Magazine Archive

It stated that MacMahon was at Rheims, and sought to effect a junction with Bazaine.

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