Generally known as Philippe Pétain (1856-1951), the French Marshal and Prime Minister/Chief of the French State from 1940-1944 is pictured here with US General John J.
Pershing (1860-1948), leaving Pétain’s inauguration ceremony.
José Miaja Menant (1878-1958), known as General Miaja, was the general that was selected to defend Madrid during the Spanish Civil War in 1936. Pictured upon his arrival in France.