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Generalissimo

Ferdinand Foch, born on October 2, 1851, and died on March 20, 1929, was a renowned French military figure, often referred to as the 'Father of the French Army'. He served in key positions within the French military and participated in several wars, known for his exceptional military skills and strategic vision.

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Famous Ferdinand Foch Quotes

“To inform, and, therefore to reconnoitre , this is the first and constant duty of the advanced guard.”

Firsts Duty Constant

Book:The Principles of War

Source: The Principles of War

“In war there are none but particular cases; everything has there an individual nature; nothing ever repeats itself. In the first place, the data of a military problem are but seldom certain; they are never final . Everything is in a constant state of change and reshaping.”

Firsts War States Problem Certain Individual Cases Military Particular Constant Finals Data Repeats

Book:Precepts and Judgments

Source: Precepts and Judgments

“The fundamental qualities for good execution of a plan is first; intelligence; then discernment and judgment, which enable one to recognize the best method as to attain it; the singleness of purpose; and, lastly, . . . stubborn will.”

Firsts Purpose Quality Plans Judgment Method Fundamentals Execution Stubborn Discernment Singleness Singleness Of Purpose

Author:Ferdinand Foch

“In whatever position you find yourself, determine first your objective.”

Firsts Position Determine Objectives Finding Yourself April

Author:Ferdinand Foch

About the Author

Born: October 2, 1851
Died: March 20, 1929
Known for: Generalissimo
Quotes: 35

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