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Marshal Joffre

The Triumphs, Failures and Controversies of France's Commander-In-Chief in the Great War

André Bourachot
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A century ago General Joffre, as Chief of the French General Staff, led the armies that blocked the German invasion at the First Battle of the Marne. He saved Paris from occupation and France from probable defeat. His calm demeanor when faced with a disaster, his ruthless dismissal of incompetent subordinates, and his skilled redeployment of his forces contributed to a historic victory. At the time many saw him as the savior of the nation, but what should we make of him now?

His conduct of the war after the Marne - futile offensives that cost thousands of lives and gained no ground, followed by near defeat at Verdun - undermined his position and led to his dismissal.

Although he remained immensely popular in France, his reputation has been under a cloud ever since, and he has been overshadowed by the French generals - Petain who commanded the French army and Foch the allied Forces - at the time of the final victory over Germany.

André Bourachot, in this lucid and highly readable study of Joffre's career, focuses on his performance during the opening phase of the Great War. He offers a fresh and carefully considered view of the man and the soldier.

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Nombre de pages :
240
Langue:
Anglais

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EAN:
9781783461653
Date de parution :
19-08-14
Format:
Livre relié
Format numérique:
Genaaid
Dimensions :
152 mm x 234 mm
Poids :
544 g

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