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In the First World War, people, such as Joseph J.C. Joffre and Ferdinand Foch led France in the fight against the Central Powers. Here you can learn about these men and other French leaders in World War I.
Featured Article: Raymond Poincare
Poincaré, Raymond (1860–1934), a French statesman. He was president of France, 1913–20, during the World War I period. See more »
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Aristide Briand
Briand, Aristide (1862–1932), a French statesman. He was premier 11 times during 1909–29, but was most famous for his accomplishments as foreign minister during the middle and late 1920's.
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Foch, Ferdinand (1851–1929), a French army officer. As marshal of France he was supreme commander of the Allied armies at the close of World War I.
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Pétain, Henri Philippe (1856–1951), a French army officer. Pétain became a national hero during World War I for his successful defense of the key fortress of Verdun.
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Joffre, Joseph Jacques Césaire (1852–1931), a French army officer. Joffre took command of French armed forces at the opening of World War I.
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Poincaré, Raymond (1860–1934), a French statesman. He was president of France, 1913–20, during the World War I period.
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