Colonial Army Corps

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The Colonial Army Corps, originally the Army Corps of Colonial Troops, is a unit of the French Army established by decree on June 11, 1901. It was composed of units from the Colonial Troops stationed in mainland France.

In 1915, the Colonial Army Corps was reorganized into the 1st Colonial Army Corps, followed by the creation of the 2nd Colonial Army Corps.

Formation and Name Changes

Commanders of the Colonial Army Corps

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World War I

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== At Mobilization ==

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At the outbreak of World War I, it was part of the 4th Army.

World War II

The Colonial Army Corps was subordinated to the 3rd Army under General Condé.

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References

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Bibliography

  • General Duchemin, “Creation of the Army Corps of Colonial Troops in France,” in Les Troupes coloniales et la défense des colonies, R. Chapelot, 1905, pp. 133–148. [https://gallica.bnf.fr/ark:/12148/bpt6k1175426h/f143.item.r=%22corps%20d'arm%C3%A9e%20des%20troupes%20coloniales%22 Read online].

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Category:French Army

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