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    General Jean-François André Sordet (17 May 1852 – 28 July 1923) was a senior officer of the French Army. During the First World War his cavalry corps operated...
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  • Look up sordet in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Sordet is a surname. Notable people with the surname include: André Sordet (1852–1923), French Commandeur...
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    extending east to the Belgian fortress of Namur. The Cavalry Corps (General André Sordet) covered the Fifth Army's left flank and the concentration of the British...
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    to collapse. The arrival of the Corps de cavalerie Sordet (French Cavalry Corps, General André Sordet) provided a shield for the British left flank and...
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    24 August, three days later than promised. The French cavalry under André Sordet, which Sir John had previously asked Joffre in vain to be placed under...
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    the Belgian fortress of Namur. On the left, the Cavalry Corps (General André Sordet) linked with the BEF at Mons. By 20 August, the Fifth Army had begun...
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  • Général Marie F. Ganeval Commanding General - Général de Corps d’Armée André Sordet Commanding General - Général de Corps d’Armée Marie E. Bridoux (assumed...
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    Fortified Position of Namur. On the left, the Cavalry Corps (General André Sordet) linked with the BEF at Mons. The Fifth Army was confronted by the German...
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    During the battle, the French Cavalry Corps (Général de Corps d'Armée André Sordet), attempted to attack the German flank on the east bank but was held...
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    formations at his disposal on other fronts, or as a reserve. Commander: André Sordet Commander: Buisson 2nd Cuirassier Brigade 1st Cuirassier Regiment 2nd...
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