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General De Castelnau Collection

General de Castelnau was a prominent French military leader during World War I, known for his strategic brilliance and unwavering dedication to the Allied cause

Background imageGeneral De Castelnau Collection: Petain et Foch a Strasbourg; Le 27 novembre: le marechal Foch, a cheval, entre les... 1918

Petain et Foch a Strasbourg; Le 27 novembre: le marechal Foch, a cheval, entre les... 1918. Creator: Unknown
Petain et Foch a Strasbourg; Le 27 novembre: le marechal Foch, a cheval, entre les generaux de Castelnau et Vandenberg, devant la statue de Kleber, 1918

Background imageGeneral De Castelnau Collection: Notre entrée a Colmar; trois photographies format panorama de la reception du general... 1918

Notre entrée a Colmar; trois photographies format panorama de la reception du general... 1918. Creator: Unknown
Notre entree a Colmar; trois photographies format panorama de la reception du general de Castelnau, commandant du groupe des armees de l'Est, par les autorites civiles

Background imageGeneral De Castelnau Collection: Notre entrée a Colmar; Le general de Castelnau devant les drapeaux de la 169e division... 1918

Notre entrée a Colmar; Le general de Castelnau devant les drapeaux de la 169e division... 1918. Creator: Unknown
Notre entree a Colmar; Le general de Castelnau devant les drapeaux de la 169e division groupes au pied de la statue du general Rapp, 1918

Background imageGeneral De Castelnau Collection: Notre entrée a Colmar; Les generaux de Castelnau et Hirschauer passant devant... 1918

Notre entrée a Colmar; Les generaux de Castelnau et Hirschauer passant devant... 1918. Creator: Unknown
Notre entree a Colmar; Les generaux de Castelnau et Hirschauer passant devant une haie de jeunes Alsaciennes, 1918. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" [L'Illustration

Background imageGeneral De Castelnau Collection: L'entrevue des generaux Cadorna, Joffre et de Castelnau a Saint-Michel-de-Maurienne; le... 1916

L'entrevue des generaux Cadorna, Joffre et de Castelnau a Saint-Michel-de-Maurienne; le... 1916. Creator: Unknown
L'entrevue des generaux Cadorna, Joffre et de Castelnau a Saint-Michel-de-Maurienne; les generaux Joffre et de Castelnau fetes lar la population. 1916. From "Collection de la Guerre IV

Background imageGeneral De Castelnau Collection: L'entrevue des generaux Cadorna, Joffre et de Castelnau a Saint-Michel-de-Maurienne; le... 1916

L'entrevue des generaux Cadorna, Joffre et de Castelnau a Saint-Michel-de-Maurienne; le... 1916. Creator: Unknown
L'entrevue des generaux Cadorna, Joffre et de Castelnau a Saint-Michel-de-Maurienne; le 7 novembre, sur le quai de la gare de Saint-Michel-de-Maurienne

Background imageGeneral De Castelnau Collection: Le jour de gloire; le general de Castelnau, 1919. Creator: Unknown

Le jour de gloire; le general de Castelnau, 1919. Creator: Unknown
Le jour de gloire; le general de Castelnau, 1919. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]

Background imageGeneral De Castelnau Collection: Sur le front Italien; L'entente des grands chefs, 1915 (1924). Creator: Unknown

Sur le front Italien; L'entente des grands chefs, 1915 (1924). Creator: Unknown
Sur le front Italien; L'entente des grands chefs, 1915 (1924). From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume I" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]

Background imageGeneral De Castelnau Collection: Le General de Castelnau, 1914. Creator: Unknown

Le General de Castelnau, 1914. Creator: Unknown
Le General de Castelnau, 1914. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919: Volume I". [L'Illustration, Paris, 1926]

Background imageGeneral De Castelnau Collection: Le General de Castelnau a Salonique. 1916. Creator: Unknown

Le General de Castelnau a Salonique. 1916. Creator: Unknown
Le General de Castelnau a Salonique, 1916. From "Collection de la Guerre IV. L'Illustration Tome CXLVII. La Guerre Janvier, Fevrier, Mars, Avril, Mai, Juin 1916"

Background imageGeneral De Castelnau Collection: Le general de Castelnau a Salonique; le chef d'etat-major general, avec les officiers qui... 1916

Le general de Castelnau a Salonique; le chef d'etat-major general, avec les officiers qui... 1916. Creator: Unknown
Le general de Castelnau a Salonique; le chef d'etat-major general, avec les officiers qui l'accompagnent, arrivant sur une crete, 1916. From "Collection de la Guerre IV

Background imageGeneral De Castelnau Collection: Le general de Castelnau a Salonique; La visite a pied du terrain. 1916. Creator: Unknown

Le general de Castelnau a Salonique; La visite a pied du terrain. 1916. Creator: Unknown
Le general de Castelnau a Salonique; La visite a pied du terrain, 1916. From "Collection de la Guerre IV. L'Illustration Tome CXLVII

Background imageGeneral De Castelnau Collection: General de Castelnau (coloured photo)

General de Castelnau (coloured photo)
975328 General de Castelnau (coloured photo) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: General de Castelnau)

Background imageGeneral De Castelnau Collection: General de Castelnau (chromolitho)

General de Castelnau (chromolitho)
2789489 General de Castelnau (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: General de Castelnau)

Background imageGeneral De Castelnau Collection: The Negotiations for the Capitulation of Sedan (litho)

The Negotiations for the Capitulation of Sedan (litho)
1063598 The Negotiations for the Capitulation of Sedan (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Negotiations for the Capitulation of Sedan)

Background imageGeneral De Castelnau Collection: Noel de Castelnau, French World War I general, (1926)

Noel de Castelnau, French World War I general, (1926). Castelnau (1851-1944) was a leading exponent of the offensive spirit which dominated Frances strategy



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General de Castelnau was a prominent French military leader during World War I, known for his strategic brilliance and unwavering dedication to the Allied cause. With a distinguished career spanning decades, he played a key role in shaping the outcome of the war through his leadership and tactical expertise. Born in 1851, General de Castelnau rose through the ranks of the French army to become one of its most respected commanders. He was instrumental in several major battles, including the Battle of Verdun where he successfully defended against German forces despite overwhelming odds. His commitment to his troops and meticulous planning earned him a reputation as a fearless and innovative leader. General de Castelnau's legacy lives on as an inspiration to future generations of military strategists. Beyond his military accomplishments, General de Castelnau was also known for his humility and compassion towards those under his command. His legacy is one of courage, honor, and selflessness in service to country and comrades. In recognition of his contributions during World War I, General de Castelnau received numerous awards and honors from France and its allies. His name will forever be etched in history as a symbol of bravery and valor on the battlefield.