French Commander Ferdinand Foch

Ferdinand Foch was a senior French commander during the First World War and became supreme Allied commander on the Western Front in 1918. His role centered on coordination between national armies at a critical stage of the war. He later remained an important figure in debates about the peace settlement and the security of postwar France.

Before the war, Foch developed a reputation as a military educator and writer, and in 1914 he held commands during the battles that halted the German advance. The spring offensives of 1918 intensified the need for unified Allied direction. His coordinating role helped manage the response and the subsequent counteroffensives leading to the armistice. He received marshal’s rank from France and other Allied states. His concerns about Germany’s future power influenced his criticism of aspects of the peace settlement after victory.

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Suitable for period-appropriate custom scenarios in Global War 1914, Global Empires, and compatible Axis & Allies games. Use suitable scenario or house rules for unit statistics and any technology upgrades. This piece does not supply additional game rules.

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