LANREZAC, CHARLES LOUIS

MARIE (1852), Fr. soldier; b. at Pointe a-Pitre, Guadeloupe; belongs to infantry: fought in Loire campaign, 1870-1; prof. and later director of studies at St. Cyr; commanded 5th Fr. Army on right of B.E.F. at outbreak of World War; pre ed for earlier offensive in Belgium; when 4th Army retired, leaving his flank exposed, and he was attacked by 3rd Ger. Army in front while 1st Army was turning his other flank, he decided on retirement. Lack of understanding with Sir John French and Joffre led to his replacement by Franchet d’Espérey, end of Aug. 1914. Has pub. many military works, including Le Manoeuvre cats et le Premier. Mois de Guerre, 1920.' (1737-1805), Eng. statesman; served in Seven Years War; distinguished at Minden; pres., Board of Trade, 1763; Sec. of: State, 1766; dismi ed for policy of conciliation towards America, 1768; 1806; advocated R.C. emancipation, abolition of slavery; Home Sec., 1827.| Subsequently Pres. of Council.