An History of the Great War of 1914 to 1918 presented in internet format. Contains various articles and features from authors around the world. Please be aware this is a hi-bandwidth site.

August-September, 1914 Marshall Joffre's Report on the Marne From the Frontiers to the Marne: The Official French Report by Marshal Joseph Joffre, concerning the events of August-September 1914 The first month of the campaign began with successes and finished with defeats for the French troops. Under what circumstances did these come about Our plan of concentration had foreseen the possibility ...

Previous Article Contents Next Article Article by Damien Fenton Unjustly Accused: Marshal Ferdinand Foch & the French Cult of the Offensive On 2 August 1914 the order was given for the general mobilisation of the French Army. Over the ensuing two weeks just under three million reservists were called to the colours. An outpouring of patriotic fervour and youthful bravura swept the nation.

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General Joseph Jaques Joffre primary preface politics plan xvii posters paris homefront perspective people~joffre perserverance pernicious problems pointless battle precious trivia pieces cited Joffre Marshal/General Joseph Jaques misc. background: ~born in Rivesaltes ~did not come from a gentleman's background ~parents manufactured wine barrels ~eldest of eleven children ~not a graduate of St.