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Saar Offensive
The Saar Offensive was a French ground invasion of Saarland, Germany, during the early stages of World War II, from 7 to 16 September 1939. The plans called for roughly 40 divisions, including one armored division, three mechanised divisions, 78 artillery regiments and 40 tank battalions to assist Poland, which was then under invasion, by attacking Germany's understrength western front. Although 30 divisions advanced to the border (and in some cases across it), the assault never happened. When the quick victory in
CVP), first term
- 1952–1955: Johannes Hoffmann (CVP), second term, resigned after the Saar statute failed in the referendum
- 1955–1956: Heinrich Welsch (independent), led the government till the end of his term
- 1956–1957: Hubert Ney (CVP), resigned after the little reunification due to party quarrels
Officers.
Officers Governor.
- Gilbert-Yves-Edmond Grandval 30 Aug 1945 – 10 Jan 1948 (takes office 7 Sep 1945)
Officers High Commissioner of the French Republic