Historical Events tagged with "baccarat"

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Military & Warfare

Pershing Diverts Rainbow Division to Baccarat Sector

March 28th, 1918 106 years ago

General John J. Pershing intervened, canceling the 42nd 'Rainbow' Division's orders for further training at Rolampont, redirecting the division to the Baccarat sector in France. This strategic decision marked the first time an American division controlled an entire sector independently, holding it for a total of three months, showcasing the capabilities of American forces in World War I.

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