General Foch, an Appreciation

By Robert Matteson Johnston

Book Overview

""General Foch: The Man of the Hour"" is a biographical account of Ferdinand Foch, a prominent French military leader during World War I. Written by Robert Matteson Johnston and published in 1918, the book provides a detailed look at Foch's life, from his early years as a military cadet to his rise through the ranks of the French army. The book also covers Foch's role in the war, including his leadership of the Allied forces during the Second Battle of the Marne and his contributions to the Treaty of Versailles. Throughout the book, Johnston emphasizes Foch's strategic brilliance and his unwavering commitment to victory, making a strong case for Foch as one of the most important military leaders of his time. Overall, ""General Foch: The Man of the Hour"" is a fascinating portrait of a complex and influential figure in World War I history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1104753499
• ISBN13: 9781104753498
• Release Date: July 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 70 Pages
• Weight: 0.23 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"