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"Using helicopters from the Tonnerre is a way of getting closer to the ground," Le Figaro said, citing a source close to the matter.
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A French military spokesman said Sunday a French amphibious assault ship, Le Tonnerre, had sailed from Toulon, France, last week.
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Results Thursday from the 12th stage of the Tour de France, a 211. 5-kilometer (131. 4-mile) stage from Tonnerre to Vittel:
After flat Stage 12, riders look to stretch their legs in mountains 2009
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Sorensen was part of a small group of seven riders that finished several minutes ahead of the main pack after foraging ahead unchallenged during the 131. 4-mile trek from Tonnerre to Vittel, which featured six small hills.
After flat Stage 12, riders look to stretch their legs in mountains 2009
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Cavendish will defend the green jersey on another flat stage Thursday, a 131-mile trek from Tonnerre to Vittel featuring six small hills.
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The French daily newspaper Le Figaro reported Sunday that the Tonnerre was carrying 12 military helicopters and sailing for the Libyan coast.
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Britain deployed the Apache Attack Helicopters from the HMS Ocean while French helicopters flew from the assault ship Tonnerre.
U.K, French Helicopters Strike Libyan Targets Joe Parkinson 2011
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Mr. Armstrong, the seven-time champion, rejoined the main pack after his mishap during the 131-mile ride from Tonnerre to Vittel.
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They were, evidently, on the brink of that moment which M. Clermont β Tonnerre, in 1822, called βthe tug of war.β
Les Miserables 2008
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Looking up, I am relieved to discover Rue du Tonnerre* and wonder where that street might lead.
French Word-A-Day: 2006
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