Global political history

Global political history from 3000 BC to the 21st century – political leaders, elections, and more.

Military of France

French High Command

Vice President of the Superior War Council
Maréchal de France Henri Philippe Bénoni Omer Joseph Pétain

Date of birth/date of death: April 24 1856; d. July 23 1951

1920 – 1931

Général Corps d’Armée Maxime Weygand

Date of birth/date of death: b. January 21 1867; d. January 28 1965

1931 – 1935


French Army

Commander-in-Chief of the French Army
Maréchal de France Henri Philippe Bénoni Omer Joseph Pétain

Date of birth/date of death: April 24 1856; d. July 23 1951

1917 – 1920

Général Corps d’Armée Maxime Weygand

Date of birth/date of death: b. January 21 1867; d. January 28 1965

1940


Chief of the Army Staff
Général de Division Henri Philippe Bénoni Omer Joseph Pétain

Date of birth/date of death: April 24 1856; d. July 23 1951

1917

Général Corps d’Armée Maxime Weygand

Date of birth/date of death: b. January 21 1867; d. January 28 1965

1930 – 1931