Project Gutenberg 2006-01-14 Public domain in the USA. 252 Laughlin, Clara E. (Clara Elizabeth) 1873 1941 Laughlin, Clara Elizabeth Foch the Man: A Life of the Supreme Commander of the Allied Armies E-text prepared by Al Haines "Foch the Man: A Life of the Supreme Commander of the Allied Armies" by Clara E. Laughlin is a historical account written in the early 20th century. It chronicles the life and career of Marshal Ferdinand Foch, highlighting his significant role during World War I as the Supreme Commander of the Allied forces. The book aims to provide insights into Foch's military genius, leadership qualities, and moral principles that guided him throughout his service. The opening of the work introduces Ferdinand Foch, detailing his upbringing in Tarbes, France, and the historical influences that shaped his character. It emphasizes the robust cultural and political background of his childhood, with references to local traditions and the impact of significant historical events on his youth. The text establishes a foundation for understanding Foch's dedication to military service and the emotional scars left by France's defeat in the Franco-Prussian War, which fueled his determination to protect and elevate his country’s military standing in the world. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 63.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Foch, Ferdinand, 1851-1929 DC Text World War I Category: Biographies Category: History - European Category: History - Modern (1750+) Category: History - Warfare 241719 2025-08-07T11:46:59.002732 text/html 240016 2020-08-22T12:42:16 text/html 700689 2025-08-07T11:47:06.124693 application/epub+zip 701238 2025-08-07T11:47:02.331739 application/epub+zip 152235 2025-08-07T11:47:01.082755 application/epub+zip 939585 2025-08-07T11:47:08.844719 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 924964 2025-08-07T11:47:05.242697 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 234487 2022-09-08T11:29:19.391625 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 203244 2025-08-07T11:46:58.488734 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 202828 2020-12-13T13:52:59 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 202835 2020-12-13T13:52:59 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 20676 2025-08-07T11:47:08.980680 application/rdf+xml 23838 2025-08-07T11:47:01.596735 image/jpeg 4508 2025-08-07T11:47:01.338744 image/jpeg 78421 2020-12-13T13:52:59 application/octet-stream application/zip 594712 2020-12-13T13:52:59 application/octet-stream application/zip 78344 2020-12-13T13:52:59 application/octet-stream application/zip 684367 2025-08-07T11:46:59.049782 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia