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Nivelle, Robert 1857-1924
French soldier

Born in Tulle, he was an artillery colonel, and made his name when in command of the army of Verdun by recapturing Douaumont and other forts (1916). He was briefly Commander-in-Chief (1916-17), when his Aisne offensive failed and he was superseded by Philippe Pétain.