Foch the Man - A Life of the Supreme Commander of the Allied Armies by Clara E. Laughlin
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The horsemarkets at Tarbes. The school. Foch at twelve a student of Napoleon. III. A YOUNG SOLDIER OF A LOST CAUSE What Foch suffered in the defeat of France by the Prussians. IV. PARIS AFTER THE GERMANS LEFT Foch begins his military studies, determined to be ready when France should again need defense. V. LEARNING TO BE A ROUGH RIDER Begins to specialize in cavalry training. The school at Saumur. VI. FIRST YEARS IN BRITTANY Seven years at Rennes as artillery captain and always student of war. Called to Paris for further training. VII. JOFFRE AND FOCH Parallels in their careers since their school days together. |
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