Ferdinand Foch (2 October 1851 – 20 March 1929) was a French soldier, military theorist, and writer credited with possessing 'the most original and subtle mind in the French army' in the early 20th century. He served as general in the French army during World War I and was made Marshal of France in its final year: 1918. Shortly after the start of the Spring Offensive, Germany's final attempt to win the war, Foch was chosen as supreme commander of the Allied armies, a position that he held until 11 November 1918, when he accepted the German request for an armistice. In 1923 he was made Marshal of Poland.
He advocated peace terms that would make Germany unable to pose a threat to France ever again. His words after the Treaty of Versailles, 'This is not a peace. It is an armistice for twenty years' would prove prophetic. World War II started twenty years and sixty five days later.
He is interred in Les Invalides where many of the Marshals of France are buried.
10 Nov 21:55
david
You've put some quality hdr pictures up on this site over recent days and I particularly appreciate the time you take to add the history and context of each shot.
11 Nov 14:44
kajzu
Very good shot!
12 Nov 18:10
gearoid
Thanks David and Kajzu.
I have about 10 more of Paris to still upload + some from Washington + some from Boston. After that I will be up to date and posting as I go, so to speak
Ferdinand Foch (2 October 1851 – 20 March 1929) was a French soldier, military theorist, and writer credited with possessing 'the most original and subtle mind in the French army' in the early 20th century. He served as general in the French army during World War I and was made Marshal of France in its final year: 1918. Shortly after the start of the Spring Offensive, Germany's final attempt to win the war, Foch was chosen as supreme commander of the Allied armies, a position that he held until 11 November 1918, when he accepted the German request for an armistice. In 1923 he was made Marshal of Poland. He advocated peace terms that would make Germany unable to pose a threat to France ever again. His words after the Treaty of Versailles, 'This is not a peace. It is an armistice for twenty years' would prove prophetic. World War II started twenty years and sixty five days later. He is interred in Les Invalides where many of the Marshals of France are buried.
You've put some quality hdr pictures up on this site over recent days and I particularly appreciate the time you take to add the history and context of each shot.
Very good shot!
Thanks David and Kajzu. I have about 10 more of Paris to still upload + some from Washington + some from Boston. After that I will be up to date and posting as I go, so to speak