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Ferdinand Foch

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Ferdinand Foch , 1851-1929, marshal of France. A professor at the École de Guerre, he later served (1908-11) as director of that institute. In World War I, he was responsible, with General Joffre and General Gallieni, for halting the German advance at the Marne (1914). He participated in the first battle of Ypres (1915) and that of the Somme (1916); after a brief eclipse, he was appointed (1917) chief of the French general staff. In Apr., 1918, Foch assumed the unified command of the British, French, and American armies. In this capacity, he was perhaps more responsible than any other one... Read more

Ferdinand Foch
Ferdinand Foch The French marshal Ferdinand Foch (1851-1929) was commander in chief of the Allied armies in World War I. Ferdinand Foch was born on Oct. 2, 1851, at Tarbes. His early schooling... Read more

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Foch, Ferdinand (1851–1929) French general. In World War I , he helped repel the German advance at Marne (1914), but the disastrous offensives at Ypres (1915) and the Somme (1916) led to his dismissal. In 1917, Foch returned as chief of the French general staff. In April 1918, he became ... Read more

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