The Principles of War (Barnes & Noble Digital Library)

by Ferdinand Foch

Overview

In this 1903 volume, Foch presents his opinions about modern warfare, cautioning against the very type of mindless offensive action that would bring France to the verge of defeat in World War I.  Some historians have blamed Foch for his country's embrace of overagressive tactics, but this book shows him to be innocent of that charge.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781411442269
Publisher:	Barnes & Noble
Publication date:	03/08/2011
Series:	Barnes & Noble Digital Library
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	384
File size:	487 KB
Age Range:	3 Months to 18 Years

About the Author

Ferdinand Foch (1851-1929) was the French commander of Allied forces in World War I.  He played a key role in the First Battle of the Marne, and at Ypres and the Somme.  In May 1918, he was appointed Allied commander, in which capacity he dictated the surrender terms to the German forces.