Augustin Dubail

Augustin Yvon Edmond Dubail (15 April 1851 – 7 January 1934) was a French Army general. He commanded the First Army and Army Group East during World War I.

Augustin Dubail
General Dubail in 1921, wearing his “Kepi over one eye with the chic exquis (exquisite chic) of the Second Empire”.
22nd Chief of the Army Staff
In office
31 May 1911  29 July 1911
Preceded byÉdouard de Ladébat
Succeeded byJoseph Joffre
Personal details
Born(1851-04-15)15 April 1851
Belfort, French Republic
Died7 January 1934(1934-01-07) (aged 82)
Paris, French Republic
NationalityFrench
Alma materÉcole Spéciale Militaire
Military service
Allegiance Third Republic
Branch/serviceFrench Army
Years of service1870 – 1916
RankDivision general
Commands
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Battles/wars
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