Soldier and writer. Born in Tarbes, Hautes-Pyrénées, France. He enlisted in the French army in 1870 during the Franco-Prussian war. During the First World War he distinguished himself at the battle of the Marne, Ypres. Became Allied Commander-in-Chief in 1918. He wrote 'Principles of War' in 1919. At his death, he was interred in Les Invalides, Paris, next to Napoleon Bonaparte.
Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk
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Marshal Ferdinand Foch
The statue is a copy of one at Cassel, France. It was given by France and unv...
Co-partner or employee of the South Suburban Gas Company. Served but did not die in WW1.
Member of the staff of A. W. Gamage Ltd and/or Benetfink & Co. Ltd. Killed in WW1.
Co-partner or employee of the South Suburban Gas Company. Served but did not die in WW1.
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