In which year did Leclerc become a Marshal of France?
1945
1940
1952
1960
Answer
In 1952, Leclerc became a Marshal of France, the highest military rank in the French Army. This was in recognition of his outstanding service during World War II, where he led the Free French Forces to victory in North Africa and the liberation of France.
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