Who Is He Yes But Who Is He And What Has He Done
He is Ferdinand Foch born in Tarbes southern France in 1841 or 1842 who will be 67 in October 1918. He has spent his life as a soldier rising from artillery captain at 26 to brigadier and senior instructor at the Ecole de Guerre. He commanded the Thirteenth division then the Twentieth corps at Nancy and Brouges during the war era while gaining recognition from military men and in two widely studied books.
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Tarbes
France
Joffre
West Point
Ecole de
Clemenceau
Ecole de Guerre
Brouges
Nancy
Prin
What "Tiger" Thinks of Him
A portrait of Ferdinand Foch, chosen by Clemenceau as director of the Ecole de Guerre. Foch is described as modest, quiet, and precise, with keen gray blue eyes and a relentless work habit. His fascination with strategy and Napoleon, plus his bold, inspiring leadership, define his character and aims.
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Academy
Joffre
Fochs Brains Saved Paris Calais and French Army
The article lauds Foch as the savior of Paris Calais and the French army at the Marne and Ypres He is praised for strategic acumen directing the center near Paris turning a German threat into a retreat The piece credits his artillery reserves and maneuver army for breaking the German line and forcing retreat It also notes his role in aiding Italy and leading French forces at the Somme with Allied and Belgian troops The account portrays Foch as a master of the battlefield and chief of the French forces in major World War I actions
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Paris
Foch
Von
Y. von Kluck
Voch
Artil
the Marne
Somme
Austrian Foreign Minister Seeks Peace Through Strength
Count Czernin told Vienna officials that President Wilson favors peace for Europe and Serbia desires peace, but the allies block it. He argued Austria supports peace and will enforce it by moral right and force, denying requests to beg for terms.
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Amsterdam
Count Czernin
Vienna
Wilson
Merlin
Czernin
Austria
Serbia
Austria peace talks fail to interest U S officials
Washington officials today said Austro German diplomacy offers no basis for a just lasting peace. They noted Count Czernin’s shift after Romania’s fate and said President Wilson has not begun work on his Baltimore address.
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Washington
Russia
Wilson
Germany
Austria
Count Czernin
Czernin
Romania
Baltimore
Council Will D. K. Murphine Ratification Set
Ratification of Thomas IF Morphine as city utilities superintendent to succeed A L Valentine was on the council agenda for a special session Wednesday afternoon. Five votes are needed. Valentine remains in charge until a successor is qualified. If rejected, Mayor Hanson has 10 days to propose another name or the council must elect.
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A. L. Valentine
Thomson
Moore
Erickson
Lane
Hecketh
Holton
Pitzgerald
Hanne
Cotterill
Valentine
Hanson
Bombardment of Paris Resumes
Paris on April 3 reported the bombardment resuming with renewed shelling across the city. The update notes ongoing military action and collective civilian disruption as defenders respond to new strikes.
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Paris
British Report On April Dawn Attacks Near Arras Fampoux Ayette
Official war dispatches describe dawn assaults by a strong enemy party near Fampoux repulsed after sharp fighting with German dead left on the field and a few prisoners. Nearby Ayette yielded over a hundred prisoners and three machine guns after a successful local operation. Additional prisoners were taken near Serre, and raids northeast of Loon and Poelcapelle brought more captives and a machine gun.
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London
Fampoux
Ayette
Arras
Serre
Ayrtio
Loon
Poelcapelle
Loos
Lene Poelcapelle
Ypre
French Paris Daily War Update On Somme Oise Front
French communique reports increased mutual artillery fire on the Somme Oise front. German attack south of Moreuil gained footing at one point. north of Rollet enemy assault fell back. French on Ple mont seized ground and took 60 prisoners. Aviators dropped 24,000 pounds of shells on railways and camps around Ham Chauny Noyon Roye, starting a large fire at Chaulnes. eight German aircraft were shot down.
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Somme- Oise
Moreuil
Ailley Rainville
Rollet
Plemont
Ham
Chauny
Noyon
Roye
Chaulnes
Red Cross to Benefit From $7000 Fuel Violations Fines
Washington state fuel administration reports nearly $7,000 collected from mine operators and jobbers who violated price rulings. Most operators followed orders, seven did not, and overcharges were taken. No prosecutions planned. violations not deemed intentional.
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Red Cross
Washington
Federal Fuel Administration
National Fuel Administrator
David Whitcomb
Publication of Casualty Lists Halted by War Dept Order
Washington April 3 The war department halted publication of casualty lists in a move ordered by Secretary Baker. American headquarters news will now come only from American headquarters in France.
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Washington
War Department
Baker
France
U.S. Troops to England to Fill in for British Training
A large portion of America's select service army will be sent to England to replace British troops in training. The move runs alongside plans to send top divisions to France, with the nation aiming for victory in 1918. Draft projections suggest up to 800,000 may be drafted next year and over 1,000,000 sent to France by year end. The Germans seek a peace if the war turns and heavy mobilization continues.
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Washington
America
Select Service
England
United States
France
United Press
U S Can Fill Army Needs From Pool of 2.5 Million Men
Washington dispatch says the provost marshal general reports a reservoir of about 2,500,000 physically fit Class 1 men ready for immediate call. Officials indicate the number may rise soon and note several more draft calls are imminent for a large group of specialists.
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Washington
America
Chance for Big Battle Pleases Yankee Troops
April 2 American forces in France endure rain flooded trenches as they push toward the anticipated big battle. Soldiers smile despite waterlogged dugouts while praising Gen Foch as generalissimo and the prospect of brigading with Allied forces.
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Fred
Ferguson
France
Foch
German War Outlook Prompts Big Butcher’s Bill Forecast
London reports General Maurice, British director of operations, says Ludendorff is preparing Germans for a heavy toll. He notes the enemy has withdrawn about 40 divisions, around 480,000 men, while Allied figures are lower. Maurice cites Arras to the Oise as stable and warns the 1918 season is just beginning.
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London
Ludendorff
Maurice
Arras
Oise
Somme
Huns plan triple drive on Amiens amid French defense
Dispatch reports German forces intend to encircle Amiens by attacks north of the Ancre between the Somme and Luce and near the Avre, with trains and airpower assisting. French lines resist as 32 German divisions and heavy artillery mass near Montdidier strain Allied defenses.
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Paris
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Ancre
Somme
Luce
Avre
Noye
Hebuterne
Doullens
Montdidier
Conty
Foch’s Waiting Policy May Shape Amiens Battle
United Press dispatch assesses Gen. Foch delaying a counter offense to protect Amiens and the Amiens Paris rail line. The piece argues democratic nations balk at mass slaughter, suggesting a German retirement could occur as American troops arrive on the Alsace front, altering strategic pressures.
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J. W. T. Mason
United Press
New York
Foch
Amiens
Amiens-Paris
France
von Hindenburtg
Germany
von Hindenburg
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