""Famous Generals of the Great War Who Led the United States and Her Allies to a Glorious Victory"" by Charles H. L. Johnston is a non-fiction book that chronicles the lives and achievements of the most prominent military leaders of the First World War. The book focuses on the generals who led the United States and its allies to victory against the Central Powers, including the likes of John J. Pershing, Ferdinand Foch, and Douglas Haig. The book provides a detailed account of each general's background, their military ...
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""Famous Generals of the Great War Who Led the United States and Her Allies to a Glorious Victory"" by Charles H. L. Johnston is a non-fiction book that chronicles the lives and achievements of the most prominent military leaders of the First World War. The book focuses on the generals who led the United States and its allies to victory against the Central Powers, including the likes of John J. Pershing, Ferdinand Foch, and Douglas Haig. The book provides a detailed account of each general's background, their military career, and their contributions to the war effort. It also examines their strategies and tactics, and how they overcame the challenges and obstacles they faced during the war. Throughout the book, Johnston explores the personal and professional lives of these famous generals, including their relationships with their troops and political leaders. He also delves into the impact of their leadership on the outcome of the war and the subsequent peace negotiations. Overall, ""Famous Generals of the Great War Who Led the United States and Her Allies to a Glorious Victory"" offers a comprehensive and insightful look at the men who played a crucial role in shaping the course of the First World War. It is a must-read for anyone interested in military history, leadership, and the impact of individuals on historical events.1919. Illustrated. Contents: Papa Joffre: Hero of the Battle of the Marne; Sir John French: The Man Who Led the First British Army; King Albert of Belgium: The Ruler Who Came Back; Ferdinand Foch: Commander-in-Chief of the Allies; Sir Douglas Haig: Commander of the British Forces in France; John J. Pershing: Commander of the Army of the United States; Henri P. Petain: Defender of Verdun; Armando Diaz: Commander of the Victorious Armies of Italy; Sir Edmund Allenby, K.C.B.: The Conqueror of Jerusalem; Sir Stanley Maude: Another Kitchener; Franchet D Esperey: Hero of the Balkan Campaign; Edouard De Curieres De Castelnau: The Defender of Nancy; Jan Smuts: Leader of the British Forces in South Africa; Sir Julian H. Byng: The Man Who Led the Smash at Cambrai. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.
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