Philippe Leclerc
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Tablet advertising leaves smartphones in the dust
Feb 28, 2013 23:05 EST
Mobile advertising is soaring and growing in sophistication, industry analysts say, but the money is pouring into tablets at a much faster rate than their smaller smartphone rivals.
Libyan rebels hit Cannes red carpet for Levy film premiere
May 25, 2012 14:13 EDT
French writer and philosopher Bernard-Henri Levy will stride the red carpet at Cannes Friday with four Libyan rebels for the premiere of his documentary on the Libyan war, "The Oath of Tobruk".
Remorseful US vet returns French war flag to Paris
Sep 19, 2010 12:53 EDT
Remorseful US veteran who nabbed emblematic French WWII flag sends it back to France. On the day Paris was liberated from the Nazis in 1944, a young American soldier nabbed a souvenir of epic proportions: He took home the French flag that hung from the Arc de Triomphe, a symbol of the end of four years of struggle and shame.
Website keeps Paris's wartime memories alive
Aug 24, 2009 20:00 EDT
As Paris marks the 65th anniversary of its liberation from Nazi occupation, thousands of commemorative plaques on the walls of the capital keep alive the memory of those who suffered -- and those who resisted.
Website keeps Paris's wartime memories alive
Aug 24, 2009 20:00 EDT
As Paris marks the 65th anniversary of its liberation from Nazi occupation, thousands of commemorative plaques on the walls of the capital keep alive the memory of those who suffered -- and those who resisted.
Iraqi refugees stay put despite relative calm
May 01, 2009 01:57 EDT
The vast majority of Iraqis who fled their country have no plans to return even though violence is way down, many hoping instead to resettle in the West.
Iraqi refugees stay put despite relative calm
Apr 30, 2009 15:25 EDT
Many Iraqi refugees, fearful or wary, prefer to stay in exile than risk returning home. The vast majority of Iraqis who fled their country have no plans to return even though violence is way down, many hoping instead to resettle in the West.
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Facts from the Wikipedia page:
| Philippe Leclerc de Hauteclocque | |
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| 22 November 1902 – 28 November 1947 (aged 45) | |
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| Place of birth | Belloy-Saint-Léonard, France |
| Place of death | Colomb-Béchar, Algeria |
| Allegiance | France |
| Service/branch | French Army |
| Years of service | 1924-1947 |
| Rank | Général d'Armée |
| Commands held | Colonne Leclerc L force 2nd Armoured Division French Far East Expeditionary Corps |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
| Awards | Marshal of France (posthumous) Grand Cross of the Légion d'honneur Companion of the Liberation Médaille militaire Croix de Guerre 1939-1945 Croix de Guerre des TOE Distinguished Service Order (UK) Silver Star (USA) |
