General Nivelle (1924)

Описание: Death of French Army General Robert Nivelle in 1924, France.



Shots of Nivelle's inspection of a Boy Scout troop, he is accompanied by French & US army officers and some civilians. MS Nivelle shaking hands with young Scout. CU Nivelle saluting.



American cataloguer's note: In World War One, Nivelle replaced Petain, then Joffre and then was replaced himself when his offensive failed in April, 1917. He was later exonerated from blame by a committee of inquiry.
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