General Joffre (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781161432886)

General Joffre by A French Gunner is a biography of the French military commander Joseph Joffre, who served as the Chief of the General Staff of the French Army during World War I. The book is written by an anonymous French gunner who served under Joffre during the war. The book provides a detailed account of Joffre's life, from his early years as a military cadet to his rise through the ranks of the French Army. It also covers his experiences during World War I, including his role in the Battle of the Marne, which is considered a turning point in the war. In addition to Joffre's military career, the book also delves into his personal life, including his relationships with his family and colleagues. The author provides insights into Joffre's leadership style and his interactions with other military leaders, both French and foreign. Overall, General Joffre by A French Gunner is a comprehensive and engaging biography of one of the most important military leaders of the 20th century. It offers a unique perspective on Joffre's life and career, as seen through the eyes of a soldier who served under him.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.

Author: A. French Gunner
ISBN-10: 1161432884
ISBN-13: 9781161432886
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 05/23/2010
Pages: 24
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.59lbs
Size: 10.00h x 7.00w x 0.25d