General Joffre

By By A French Gunner

Book Overview

General Joffre is a book written by A French Gunner that provides a comprehensive account of the life and military career of Joseph Joffre, a prominent French general who played a crucial role in World War I. The book begins with Joffre's early life and education, and goes on to detail his rise through the ranks of the French military. It explores his leadership style, his military strategies, and his contributions to the war effort, including his role in the Battle of the Marne, which is often considered a turning point in the war.The book also delves into Joffre's personal life, including his relationships with his family and colleagues, and his political views. It provides a detailed analysis of his successes and failures, and offers insights into the challenges he faced as a military commander during one of the most tumultuous periods in European history.Overall, General Joffre is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in military history, World War I, or the life and career of one of France's most celebrated military leaders. Written by a French Gunner with a deep knowledge and understanding of the subject matter, this book is sure to captivate readers with its detailed and engaging narrative.Forced to retire ever farther inland to more inaccessible regions, the unruly tribes, who lived by pillage, rapine, and the slave traffic, were a perpetual menace and a source of grave danger to the peaceful native population of the interior, who rightly claimed France's protection as the price of their loyalty. To reach these raiders and to inflict upon them losses to inspire them with a wholesome fear of French arms was no easy task, and before it could be accomplished the thirsty sands of the sun-scorched desert drank deep of the noblest blood of France. More difficult still, even if less brilliant than the soldier's, was the engineer's task, which was to render definite, beneficial, and profitable such land as the sword had conquered.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1419121529
• ISBN13: 9781419121524
• Release Date: June 2004
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.22 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 7.5" x 9.3"