- 336 pages
- English
- ePUB (mobile friendly)
- Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub
About this book
Who were the senior generals who took France through the First World War, and why do we know so little about them? They commanded the largest force on the Western Front through both humiliating defeats and forgotten victories; they won international respect and adoration, but also led their army to infamous mutiny. Nevertheless, the French and their allies, under a French General in Chief, would eventually achieve final victory over Imperial Germany. It is extraordinary that this remarkable group of men has been so neglected in histories on the war. Previous studies are outdated and haven't tapped the wealth of primary source material in France's military archives. It is this gap in the literature and in the understanding of the conflict that this thought-provoking and original volume is designed to address. It takes a collective biographical approach to the leading French soldiers who ran the war on the Western Front.
Frequently asked questions
Yes, you can cancel anytime from the Subscription tab in your account settings on the Perlego website. Your subscription will stay active until the end of your current billing period. Learn how to cancel your subscription.
No, books cannot be downloaded as external files, such as PDFs, for use outside of Perlego. However, you can download books within the Perlego app for offline reading on mobile or tablet. Learn more here.
Perlego offers two plans: Essential and Complete
- Essential is ideal for learners and professionals who enjoy exploring a wide range of subjects. Access the Essential Library with 800,000+ trusted titles and best-sellers across business, personal growth, and the humanities. Includes unlimited reading time and Standard Read Aloud voice.
- Complete: Perfect for advanced learners and researchers needing full, unrestricted access. Unlock 1.4M+ books across hundreds of subjects, including academic and specialized titles. The Complete Plan also includes advanced features like Premium Read Aloud and Research Assistant.
We are an online textbook subscription service, where you can get access to an entire online library for less than the price of a single book per month. With over 1 million books across 1000+ topics, weâve got you covered! Learn more here.
Look out for the read-aloud symbol on your next book to see if you can listen to it. The read-aloud tool reads text aloud for you, highlighting the text as it is being read. You can pause it, speed it up and slow it down. Learn more here.
Yes! You can use the Perlego app on both iOS or Android devices to read anytime, anywhere â even offline. Perfect for commutes or when youâre on the go.
Please note we cannot support devices running on iOS 13 and Android 7 or earlier. Learn more about using the app.
Please note we cannot support devices running on iOS 13 and Android 7 or earlier. Learn more about using the app.
Yes, you can access French Generals of the Great War by Jonathan Krause,William Philpott in PDF and/or ePUB format, as well as other popular books in History & Military Biographies. We have over one million books available in our catalogue for you to explore.
Information
Table of contents
- Cover
- Title
- Copyright
- Contents
- List of Abbreviations in Text and Footnotes
- Notes on Contributors
- Preface
- Introduction Leadership and Learning, by William Philpott and Jonathan Krause
- Chapter 1 Joseph Joffre: Strategist of Mass War, by William Philpott
- Chapter 2 Ferdinand Foch: Master of Strategy, by Michael Neiberg
- Chapter 3 Philippe PĂŠtain: The Soldiersâ General, by Jonathan Krause
- Chapter 4 Robert Nivelle: A Formula for Failure, by Paul Strong
- Chapter 5 Marie-Ămile Fayolle: The Forgotten Marshal of France, by William Philpott
- Chapter 6 Fernand de Langle de Cary: A Pragmatic Survivor, by Simon House
- Chapter 7 Paul Maistre: Missing in Action, by William Philpott
- Chapter 8 Pierre Roques: A Political General, by Simon House
- Chapter 9 Marie-Eugène Debeney: A Fighting Professor, by William Philpott
- Chapter 10 Charles Mangin: âThis Devil of a Manâ, by Tim Gale
- Chapter 11 Maurice Gamelin: A Successful Apprenticeship, by Martin Alexander
- Chapter 12 Jean-Baptiste Estienne: Father of the Tanks, by Tim Gale
- Bibliographical Note
- Notes
- Plates