FRENCH LEADERS

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.

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Raymond Poincare

Poincare, Raymond (1860-1934), a French statesman. He was president of France, 1913-20, during the World War I period.

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  • Ferdinand Foch
    Ferdinand Foch

    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. See more »

  • Aristide Briand
    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. See more »

  • Henri Philippe Petain
    Henri Philippe Petain

    Petain, Henri Philippe (1856-1951), a French army officer. Petain became a national hero during World War I for his successful defense of the key fortress of Verdun. See more »

  • Joseph J. C. Joffre
    Joseph J. C. Joffre

    Joffre, Joseph Jacques Cesaire (1852-1931), a French army officer. Joffre took command of French armed forces at the opening of World War I. See more »

  • Raymond Poincare
    Raymond Poincare

    Poincare, 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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