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unusual facts about Maurice Sarrail



1925 Hama uprising

On 18 October rebels under the leadership of Hasan al-Kharrat and Nasib al-Bakri led a major rebel assault against French troops based in Damascus, occupying the city and capturing the Azm Palace, which served as the residence of the new high-commissioner, General Maurice Sarrail.

Battle of Kosturino

French forces under the command of General Maurice Sarrail advanced deep into Serbian territory with the intent of reaching the Serbian Army at Niš.


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