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General Nivelle

French general who launched the Nivelle Offensive.

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Also known as Nivelle

First appearance: i

General Nivelle shows up with force in III. The page is where that presence becomes real.

The new French generalissimo who organized the offensive in Champagne, which failed disastrously.
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TOThe OfficerTGThe GermansHIHindenburgUNUnknown NarratorTBThe BritishGNGeneral Nivelle

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  • French and German commanders
  • Key military and civilian figures
  • Protagonist

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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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