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Robert Altmayer

1875 – 1959

French soldier

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About Robert Altmayer

Lived 1875 – 1959 (aged 83). Robert Altmayer was a French military personnel and brigadegeneral.

Marie-Robert Altmayer (1875–1959) was a French army corps general. He was the eldest son of the divisional general Victor Joseph Altmayer (1844–1908) and elder brother of general René Altmayer. They were of German descent.

He commanded cavalry in Algeria in 1929. He then became inspector general of cavalry from 14 October 1932 to 5 October 1936. He was retired on 30 July 1937 then re-mobilised on 21 May 1940 on the orders of general Maxime Weygand. On 24 May he was put in command of 10th Army, with which he tried to hold a front along the river Seine until 14 June, when he shifted to delaying tactics as far as the river Loire. He did not receive his final orders to build a "Breton redoubt" behind a defence line between Saint-Malo and Saint-Nazaire as envisaged by Paul Reynaud and was captured on 19 June. He remained a prisoner until 23 December 1941 and was retired again on 26 February 1942.

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Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour; Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour; Colonial Medal; Croix de guerre 1914–1918; Knight of the Order of the Black Star; Officer of the order of Nichan Iftikhar; Commander of the Order of Ouissam Alaouite
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Marie-Robert Altmayer

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Robert Altmayer?

French soldier (1875-1959)

When was Robert Altmayer born?

Robert Altmayer was born on 30 July 1875 in Bordeaux.

When did Robert Altmayer die?

Robert Altmayer died on 11 February 1959 in Paris.

What was Robert Altmayer's occupation?

Robert Altmayer was a military personnel and brigadegeneral.

What nationality was Robert Altmayer?

Robert Altmayer was French.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Robert Altmayer

· Wikidata: Q3434423

· DBpedia: Robert Altmayer

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