英语词汇“Joffre”造句子简单的方法、技巧、例句及翻译-英语例句辞典

“The government is responsible for omission,” said lawyer Joffre Campaña, founder of Goberna & Derecho, a group that researches legal issues related to governance. Signs abounded that deadly Ecuador prison attack was coming 2021-11-14T05:00:00Z

Joffre Lakes Provincial Park features hiking a trail past three three turquoise lakes, which Paquette said appear increasingly brighter the higher you hike. 25 Must-See Destinations, According to a Man Who Took a 22,000-Mile Road Trip 2018-02-06T05:00:00Z

School District superintendent Lee Joffre told reporters outside Italy High School that he visited the girl at a Dallas hospital. Texas 16-year-old charged in high school cafeteria shooting 2018-01-23T05:00:00Z

In August last year, homeowners of its Joffre County residential project in Hangzhou, a city near Shanghai, staged a protest complaining of shoddy construction and smaller-than-expected amount of green space in the compound. Chinese Arms Dealer Stuck in Real-Estate Quagmire 2015-07-15T04:00:00Z

Well, that’s exactly what Joffre did, and the French paid for his stupidity big time. How To Avoid 100-Year-Old Leadership Mistakes 2014-08-20T04:00:00Z

Gen. Joseph Joffre organized a counterattack, and by Sept. 100 Years Later, Celebrating the Taxis That Saved Paris 2014-02-14T18:27:12Z

In Laroque des Alberes there is a road named after Marshall Joseph Joffre, the World War I soldier whose victories are recalled on streets from Paris to Nice. The French who see Barcelona as their capital 2012-11-24T00:22:16Z

Joffre did not provide details about her condition. Texas 16-year-old charged in high school cafeteria shooting 2018-01-23T05:00:00Z

Joffre was in Boston on Saturday, the 12th of May. The Clammer and the Submarine 2012-04-17T02:00:15.727Z

They reported this information to Commander-in-Chief Joseph Joffre and asked that they be allowed to shift their troops to better defend against the German attack. How To Avoid 100-Year-Old Leadership Mistakes 2014-08-20T04:00:00Z

With the outcome — and possibly the fate of France — in the balance, General Joffre called for reinforcements from Paris. 100 Years Later, Celebrating the Taxis That Saved Paris 2014-02-14T18:27:12Z

Gen. Joffre's scheme called for a still further retirement. The First Seven Divisions Being a Detailed Account of the Fighting from Mons to Ypres 2012-03-17T02:01:05.397Z

Joffre said Tuesday that he couldn’t comment on disciplinary actions involving students, but that the school district adheres to regulations established by the Texas Education Agency. Texas 16-year-old charged in high school cafeteria shooting 2018-01-23T05:00:00Z

But I've seen him—seen Joffre—and I waved with all my might, and I cried. The Clammer and the Submarine 2012-04-17T02:00:15.727Z

Joffre dismissed the generals’ reports, even though his own headquarters intelligence was reporting the same thing. How To Avoid 100-Year-Old Leadership Mistakes 2014-08-20T04:00:00Z

Yes, you know, all this," and he made an expansive gesture, "Verdun, and Joffre, and 'they shall not pass,' and Napoleon's tomb, and war bread, and all the men with medals and everything. The A.E.F. With General Pershing and the American Forces 2012-03-09T03:00:18.240Z

On that day General Joffre told the C. in C. that he was going to take the offensive. The First Seven Divisions Being a Detailed Account of the Fighting from Mons to Ypres 2012-03-17T02:01:05.397Z

Joffre said law enforcement officers would be on campus through the day. Texas 16-year-old charged in high school cafeteria shooting 2018-01-23T05:00:00Z

And when Joffre came, I thought he would go crazy. The Clammer and the Submarine 2012-04-17T02:00:15.727Z

If it was blatantly obvious to a large number of French commanders in the field that the Germans were going to smash through neutral Belgium, how could Joffre have been blind to it? How To Avoid 100-Year-Old Leadership Mistakes 2014-08-20T04:00:00Z

The next celebrity was Papa Joffre and hats went into the air. The A.E.F. With General Pershing and the American Forces 2012-03-09T03:00:18.240Z

Gen. Joffre quickly made the exposure complete by wheeling that army towards the east, at the same time throwing forward the left of his line. The First Seven Divisions Being a Detailed Account of the Fighting from Mons to Ypres 2012-03-17T02:01:05.397Z

The day before Marshal Joffre arrived, I asked our guide, a Plattsburg veteran, whether the Faculty Company was to participate in his review of the battalion. Atlantic Classics, Second Series 2011-12-09T03:00:20.203Z

It must not be forgotten that the battle of the Somme is a joint enterprise of close teamwork under the supreme direction of General Joffre. Raemaekers' Cartoon History of the War, Volume 2 The Second Twelve Months of War 2011-10-27T02:00:27.020Z

And you could drown the whole French Army and General Joffre, and the Germans wouldn’t feel sorry. The Whale and the Grasshopper And other Fables 2011-09-05T02:00:18.250Z

But on the historic night she stood at the right elbow of General Joffre and the left elbow of General Pershing. The A.E.F. With General Pershing and the American Forces 2012-03-09T03:00:18.240Z

But "Joffre" was very friendly and insisted on sitting either on my knee or shoulder from the moment I sealed myself and my men in the tank. The Argus Pheasant 2011-08-27T02:00:20.160Z

No more attempt was made to stop the car of Madame the Marquise from coming into the aviation camp than there would have been had she been Joffre himself. Molly Brown of Kentucky 2011-07-16T02:00:18.603Z

This spirit in Joffre and in the other French leaders made France powerful in those first fateful days. Lest We Forget World War Stories 2011-07-07T02:00:28.183Z

But once inside des Invalides General Pershing was alone with General Niox, who was in charge of the famous treasure building, and General Joffre. Our Army at the Front 2011-06-26T02:00:07.933Z

While we were talking she came into the room with the roast veal and I said, "Henriette, they tell me that while I was away you waited upon Marshal Joffre and General Pershing." The A.E.F. With General Pershing and the American Forces 2012-03-09T03:00:18.240Z

I wonder what "Joffre" thought of it all. The Argus Pheasant 2011-08-27T02:00:20.160Z

The madame received the exceedingly doubtful looking guests with as much cordiality as she would had they been the President of the Republic and General Joffre. Molly Brown of Kentucky 2011-07-16T02:00:18.603Z

It was the same spirit which Joffre later imparted to his men on the eve of the Battle of the Marne, the spirit which made that battle result in victory for France. Lest We Forget World War Stories 2011-07-07T02:00:28.183Z

So it was General Joffre who walked beside him when General Pershing followed General Niox down to the entrance of the crypt, and stood before the door. Our Army at the Front 2011-06-26T02:00:07.933Z

As he left the room Mar�chal Joffre pinched her cheek but the mark was gone before she could show it to the cook. The A.E.F. With General Pershing and the American Forces 2012-03-09T03:00:18.240Z

Further resistance was hopeless, while by this time the Anglo-French armies were in their allotted positions according to General Joffre's plan. The Dispatch-Riders The Adventures of Two British Motor-cyclists in the Great War 2011-06-24T02:00:22.377Z

Joffre having failed to bar the way in Belgium is going to fight on the Marne. The Old Blood 2011-06-13T02:00:22.897Z

As the men on that September evening gathered about their officers and listened to the reading of Joffre's message, Joffre's spirit itself took possession of every one of them. Lest We Forget World War Stories 2011-07-07T02:00:28.183Z

General Niox handed him the great key, then turned away with Joffre, while Pershing, after a moment's hesitation, fitted the key and crossed the threshold. Our Army at the Front 2011-06-26T02:00:07.933Z

Joffre, for instance, fully realized the military usefulness of his enormous popularity and capitalized it. The A.E.F. With General Pershing and the American Forces 2012-03-09T03:00:18.240Z

This very man who was cutting my hair had cut the hair of General Joffre—when he had his hair here in the United States. Turns about Town 2011-05-13T02:00:09.213Z

Then General Joffre rose slowly to his feet, and the members of his staff rose with him. The Girl from Alsace A Romance of the Great War, Originally Published under the Title of Little Comrade 2011-04-23T02:00:05.477Z

Joffre was careful not to make any decisions until he had thought the question over deeply, but once made, his decisions were immediately carried out. Lest We Forget World War Stories 2011-07-07T02:00:28.183Z

Marshal Joffre was accompanied by General Pershing, the Pershing personal staff and Joffre's aide, Lieutenant-Colonel Jean Fabry, who was with the French Mission in America. Our Army at the Front 2011-06-26T02:00:07.933Z

P�tain, while by no means the equal of Joffre on the personal side, knows how to talk to soldiers and to townsfolk and to make himself a big human force. The A.E.F. With General Pershing and the American Forces 2012-03-09T03:00:18.240Z

Failing to shift the enemy from these impregnable positions, Joffre endeavoured to outflank the German right wing, already threatened by Maunoury's advance along the Oise. The New Gresham Encyclopedia Volume 4, Part 3: Estremoz to Felspar 2011-04-14T02:00:59.373Z

But if we should be, you will carry the letters to General Joffre? The Girl from Alsace A Romance of the Great War, Originally Published under the Title of Little Comrade 2011-04-23T02:00:05.477Z

Thus, from the unknown man who in 1911 had been exalted to a great and responsible position, Joffre quickly became known and loved by all the people of France as "Our Joffre." Lest We Forget World War Stories 2011-07-07T02:00:28.183Z

There were ovations in all the French villages through which they passed, and there were uproarious cheers when the party reached the American officers who were to be addressed by Marshal Joffre. Our Army at the Front 2011-06-26T02:00:07.933Z

General Joffre decided to nibble more vigorously on this plain than elsewhere. The Childrens' Story of the War, Volume 3 (of 10) 2011-02-26T03:00:45.583Z

Both Joffre and French were under the impression that the German thrust was still in full career when their counter-stroke was delivered. The New Gresham Encyclopedia Volume 4, Part 3: Estremoz to Felspar 2011-04-14T02:00:59.373Z

"I was told to deliver it only to General Joffre." The Girl from Alsace A Romance of the Great War, Originally Published under the Title of Little Comrade 2011-04-23T02:00:05.477Z

Marshal Joffre was born in 1852 and lived for years in Rivesaltes, a little town near the boundary between France and Spain. Lest We Forget World War Stories 2011-07-07T02:00:28.183Z

Between Pershing and Joffre there had begun one of those intense friendships that form too impetuously for ordinary explanation. Our Army at the Front 2011-06-26T02:00:07.933Z

When General Joffre was asked to describe his operations during the winter months he replied, "We are nibbling away at them." The Childrens' Story of the War, Volume 3 (of 10) 2011-02-26T03:00:45.583Z

Inspired by Joffre's stirring Order of the Day, "Remember the Marne: Conquer or Die!" The New Gresham Encyclopedia Volume 4, Part 3: Estremoz to Felspar 2011-04-14T02:00:59.373Z

"I promised to deliver them only to General Joffre," he explained. The Girl from Alsace A Romance of the Great War, Originally Published under the Title of Little Comrade 2011-04-23T02:00:05.477Z

Joffre is not only a thinker, but a man of action. Lest We Forget World War Stories 2011-07-07T02:00:28.183Z

As Pershing and Joffre bent over them General Niox came to a momentous decision. Our Army at the Front 2011-06-26T02:00:07.933Z

For most of the time the marines fought in trenches up to their waists in water, and, as General Joffre told them, they were in their own element. The Childrens' Story of the War, Volume 3 (of 10) From the First Battle of Ypres to the End of the Year 1914 2011-02-23T03:00:28.797Z

On 20th Oct. the Germans recovered the Butte de Tahure, and in other counter-attacks prevented the French from developing their first initial advance into the greater victory which Joffre had hoped for it. The New Gresham Encyclopedia Volume 4, Part 3: Estremoz to Felspar 2011-04-14T02:00:59.373Z

"Inquire of General Joffre if he can see me for a moment on a matter of the first importance," said the man. The Girl from Alsace A Romance of the Great War, Originally Published under the Title of Little Comrade 2011-04-23T02:00:05.477Z

The officers of the staff of eleven men who directed the military affairs of the country, of which staff Joffre was a member, valued and esteemed him highly. Lest We Forget World War Stories 2011-07-07T02:00:28.183Z

Fourth, and last, of the great Frenchmen, and greatest, from the soldier point of view, was Marshal Joffre, Marne hero, who came and spent a night and a day at camp. Our Army at the Front 2011-06-26T02:00:07.933Z

Joffre had seen in him a soldier of the highest promise, and in three weeks had promoted him through all the grades to be the commander of an army. The Childrens' Story of the War, Volume 2 (of 10) From the Battle of Mons to the Fall of Antwerp. 2011-02-19T03:01:10.063Z

Joffre's plan of attack, designed "to drive the Germans out of France", was not ripe for execution until towards the end of September. The New Gresham Encyclopedia Volume 4, Part 3: Estremoz to Felspar 2011-04-14T02:00:59.373Z

On the day that the French retired from Mulhouse, General Joffre decided that the raid should be followed by an invasion. The Childrens' Story of the War, Volume 1 (of 10) From the Beginning of the War to the Landing of the British Army in France 2011-02-19T03:01:09.157Z

While they were eagerly waiting to applaud his promotion, they were informed that General Joseph Joffre had accepted the appointment. Lest We Forget World War Stories 2011-07-07T02:00:28.183Z

Lord bless your soul, why we sent Mr. Balfour over here to join in your huzzahs to Marshal Joffre. Over Here Impressions of America by a British officer 2011-01-30T03:00:16.597Z

We are told that General Joffre's plan was, in the first place, to hold and dispose of the enemy's centre, and afterwards to throw all his available forces on the left flank of the Germans. The Childrens' Story of the War, Volume 2 (of 10) From the Battle of Mons to the Fall of Antwerp. 2011-02-19T03:01:10.063Z

Earlier in the year Lord French had endeavoured to convince Joffre that the proper r�le for the British army to fulfil was an advance on the extreme north in co-operation with the British navy. The New Gresham Encyclopedia Volume 4, Part 3: Estremoz to Felspar 2011-04-14T02:00:59.373Z

The Germans had been in control of the Chemin-des-Dames since September, 1914, when Joffre turned back the Teuton armies in the Battle of the Marne. The Story of the Great War, Volume VII (of VIII) American Food and Ships; Palestine; Italy invaded; Great German Offensive; Americans in Picardy; Americans on the Marne; Foch's Counteroffensive.

Joffre destroyed this system entirely and announced that all officers would be appointed purely on the basis of merit. Lest We Forget World War Stories 2011-07-07T02:00:28.183Z

Marshal Joffre and Mr. Balfour have arrived and both of them have made a wonderful impression over here. Over Here Impressions of America by a British officer 2011-01-30T03:00:16.597Z

General Joffre therefore decided to continue his retreat until he could engage the enemy in a better position. The Childrens' Story of the War, Volume 2 (of 10) From the Battle of Mons to the Fall of Antwerp. 2011-02-19T03:01:10.063Z

Joffre was unsympathetic, though he held out hopes of co-operating in such an advance with the French army at a later date. The New Gresham Encyclopedia Volume 4, Part 3: Estremoz to Felspar 2011-04-14T02:00:59.373Z

So Marshal Joffre had termed it in recalling how the railroad had enabled him to win the Battle of the Marne by rushing troops and munitions where they were critically needed. The Story of the Great War, Volume VII (of VIII) American Food and Ships; Palestine; Italy invaded; Great German Offensive; Americans in Picardy; Americans on the Marne; Foch's Counteroffensive.

Even so they were greatly outnumbered, but Joffre knew that all depended on their ability, for the first few weeks, to withstand the expected onrush of German troops. Lest We Forget World War Stories 2011-07-07T02:00:28.183Z

Litter and ambulance posts were placed at Tunis, Bellvue Farm and Joffre. History of Ambulance Company Number 139

All the units of the Allied forces were now linked up, and the moment had arrived when General Joffre could order an attack. The Childrens' Story of the War, Volume 2 (of 10) From the Battle of Mons to the Fall of Antwerp. 2011-02-19T03:01:10.063Z

Joffre agreed in principle to General French's proposal, but postponed the movement until 3rd Oct. The New Gresham Encyclopedia Volume 4, Part 3: Estremoz to Felspar 2011-04-14T02:00:59.373Z

This charge had been made by General Dubail and had been indorsed by General Joffre and Millerand, then Minister of War in the French Cabinet. The Story of the Great War, Volume VII (of VIII) American Food and Ships; Palestine; Italy invaded; Great German Offensive; Americans in Picardy; Americans on the Marne; Foch's Counteroffensive.

It was necessary that he should attack, and General Joffre ordered him to do so. Lest We Forget World War Stories 2011-07-07T02:00:28.183Z

There is a story of Marshal Joffre, of which I can at least say that it is good enough to be true. Some War-time Lessons The Soldier's Standards of Conduct; The War As a Practical Test of American Scholarship; What Have We Learned?

General Joffre sent orders that the French 3rd and 2nd Armies were to move to the west against the Germans operating between the Upper Meuse and the Upper Aisne. The Childrens' Story of the War, Volume 2 (of 10) From the Battle of Mons to the Fall of Antwerp. 2011-02-19T03:01:10.063Z

On this day the French 9th Corps, which had been sent by Joffre to the assistance of the sorely tried British troops, took over the trenches in the northern part of the British salient. The New Gresham Encyclopedia Volume 4, Part 3: Estremoz to Felspar 2011-04-14T02:00:59.373Z

Crawford had read elsewhere that the city was not captured until 1893 by a Major Joffre, later to become a Marshal of France and a prominent Allied leader in the First World War. Black Man's Burden

It is more probable, however, that the general retreat was due to General Joffre's strategy. Lest We Forget World War Stories 2011-07-07T02:00:28.183Z

Naturally the American soldiers followed this precedent and it was Marshal Joffre himself who led them to the crypt. The Story of General Pershing

You will remember that, as early as 11th September, General Joffre had sent the left of the 6th French Army along the Oise in order to prevent von Kluck from trying an outflanking movement. The Childrens' Story of the War, Volume 2 (of 10) From the Battle of Mons to the Fall of Antwerp. 2011-02-19T03:01:10.063Z

It is a delicious idea that Kitchener and Joffre should be reorganizing the Allied Armies because of the behaviour of our Ambulance. A Journal of Impressions in Belgium

"Next to Joffre I understand General Petain is the most beloved commander the army has ever had," replied the other. Air Service Boys Over The Enemy's Lines The German Spy's Secret

Yet all this time Joffre was almost entirely unknown among the French people. Lest We Forget World War Stories 2011-07-07T02:00:28.183Z

Just before the great key was inserted in the lock and the massive door was slowly to swing open, Marshal Joffre and General Niox left General Pershing alone before it. The Story of General Pershing

After we had broken through the French positions on the Belgian frontier, and had got Joffre's army on the move towards the south, the German army's advance appeared to be checked. The Childrens' Story of the War, Volume 2 (of 10) From the Battle of Mons to the Fall of Antwerp. 2011-02-19T03:01:10.063Z

At the conclusion of the train-side greetings and introductions, Marshal Joffre and General Pershing walked down the platform together. "And they thought we wouldn't fight"

If she can put certain facts in our possession, so that we’d stand a chance of finding Andre in the army of General Joffre, we might undertake the task. The Big Five Motorcycle Boys on the Battle Line Or, With the Allies in France

Joffre, but eighteen years of age, was made a sub-lieutenant in a Paris fort. Lest We Forget World War Stories 2011-07-07T02:00:28.183Z

General Pershing paid the formal and official calls expected of him, had luncheon with Marshal Joffre and then visited the French Senate. The Story of General Pershing

Late in March 1915 General Joffre told an interviewer that his army was not crushed in Belgium by overwhelming numbers. The Childrens' Story of the War, Volume 2 (of 10) From the Battle of Mons to the Fall of Antwerp. 2011-02-19T03:01:10.063Z

It was adorned with a statuette of General Joffre and a cluster of miniatures of captured German standards. "And they thought we wouldn't fight"

“And what did Joffre do then?” asked Josh. The Big Five Motorcycle Boys on the Battle Line Or, With the Allies in France

The formula for Joffre is easy to find. Lest We Forget World War Stories 2011-07-07T02:00:28.183Z

General Pershing, in spite of the difficulty of acquiring a new language when one is older, was soon conversing in their own tongue with Marshal Joffre, General Petain and General Foch. The Story of General Pershing

Hardly had this message been sent off before a startling telegram from General Joffre reached General French. The Childrens' Story of the War, Volume 2 (of 10) From the Battle of Mons to the Fall of Antwerp. 2011-02-19T03:01:10.063Z

There is the highest authority for believing neither General Joffre nor Lord Kitchener approves of them. With the French in France and Salonika

Much of the praise for what has happened goes to Joffre because he kept his army intact and refused to risk a general engagement until he believed the time was ripe. The Big Five Motorcycle Boys on the Battle Line Or, With the Allies in France

Joffre thought long and hard and then wanted to do something. Lest We Forget World War Stories 2011-07-07T02:00:28.183Z

Before the people of Paris, Joffre and Pershing stood together, each bare-headed, on the morning of June 15th. The Story of General Pershing

At this time he received a visit from General Joffre, who brought him good news. The Childrens' Story of the War, Volume 2 (of 10) From the Battle of Mons to the Fall of Antwerp. 2011-02-19T03:01:10.063Z

In her faith in Joffre, she opens her shops, markets, schools, theatres. With the French in France and Salonika

When Von Kluck exposed his flank, and that new army came out of Paris to threaten it, Joffre knew the fatal hour was at hand. The Big Five Motorcycle Boys on the Battle Line Or, With the Allies in France

General Pau had refused the position, saying, "No patriotic Frenchman has any right to accept this when such a man as Joffre is available." Lest We Forget World War Stories 2011-07-07T02:00:28.183Z

Indeed, long after the two soldiers had withdrawn and the balcony of the Military Club was no longer occupied, the enthusiastic crowd refused to depart and the streets still resounded with "Vive Joffre!" The Story of General Pershing

On 5th September 1914 the Allied armies were in the position in which General Joffre wished them to be. The Childrens' Story of the War, Volume 2 (of 10) From the Battle of Mons to the Fall of Antwerp. 2011-02-19T03:01:10.063Z

There are just as many pictures of the German generals as of Joffre, as many post-cards of the German Emperor as of King George and King Albert. With the French in France and Salonika

The wise French commander-in-chief, possibly General Joffre himself, had seen to it that reserves were on hand to take up the fight after the first line had hewn a way into the hostile trenches. The Big Five Motorcycle Boys on the Battle Line Or, With the Allies in France

But Joffre determined that, should his country be attacked from beyond the Rhine, it would be defended. Lest We Forget World War Stories 2011-07-07T02:00:28.183Z

In his duties he was to have the assistance of Marshal Joffre, whose ability as a soldier and whose position as the official representative of France would mean much to General Pershing. The Story of General Pershing

You may be certain that General Joffre ordered this wing to be attacked without delay. The Childrens' Story of the War, Volume 2 (of 10) From the Battle of Mons to the Fall of Antwerp. 2011-02-19T03:01:10.063Z

They must fight not only to retain their positions, but must fight for time—time in which General Joffre and his commanders could rush reinforcements to assist them. With Joffre at Verdun A Story of the Western Front

Now like as not the Germans have determined to dispute the passage of the crossing, and left a big force there to hold Joffre’s men in check. The Big Five Motorcycle Boys on the Battle Line Or, With the Allies in France

Joffre was now fifty-nine years old with his blonde hair and eyebrows grown white. Lest We Forget World War Stories 2011-07-07T02:00:28.183Z

“Papa” Joffre had hurled them back from this river in the first year of the war; now Marshal Foch must do as well–or France was doomed. Aces Up

General Joffre, however, was equal to the occasion. The Childrens' Story of the War, Volume 2 (of 10) From the Battle of Mons to the Fall of Antwerp. 2011-02-19T03:01:10.063Z

She intended that Papa Joffre, the idol of France, should have them. How I Filmed the War A Record of the Extraordinary Experiences of the Man Who Filmed the Great Somme Battles, etc.

The Allies have two—Joffre and Kitchener and possibly a third in Delcassé. The Note-Book of an Attaché Seven Months in the War Zone

As a matter of fact it did not delay the oncoming Germans a day, for they invested it and drove past in their fierce assault upon Joffre's lines. Aircraft and Submarines The Story of the Invention, Development, and Present-Day Uses of War's Newest Weapons

The military authorities frustrated Twyerley's public-spirited attempt to let the readers of The Booster into the secret of General Joffre's strategy—ruthlessly suppressing his daily column on The Position at the Front. Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 147, December 30, 1914

While this was going on, Joffre was slipping new forces to the north by rail. The Childrens' Story of the War, Volume 2 (of 10) From the Battle of Mons to the Fall of Antwerp. 2011-02-19T03:01:10.063Z

"Come along, Joffre, you stand here," said His Majesty, "and you there," he said laughingly to General Foch. How I Filmed the War A Record of the Extraordinary Experiences of the Man Who Filmed the Great Somme Battles, etc.

We spent the night at Bar-sur-Seine, sleeping in the hallway of a little hotel, and next morning went to the headquarters of General Joffre which, during the battle, were at Châtillon-sur-Seine. The Note-Book of an Attaché Seven Months in the War Zone

With the French commission came two members of the staff of General Joffre, Major Tulasne and Lieutenant de la Grange, experts in aviation service. Aircraft and Submarines The Story of the Invention, Development, and Present-Day Uses of War's Newest Weapons

"General Joffre then engaged in a short conversation with several journalists, and when they referred to the military medal which M. Poincaré pinned on his chest, he said: '3/8 All this counts for nothing.'" Punch or the London Charivari, Vol. 147, December 16, 1914

You may be sure that the Germans were not asleep while Joffre was making his preparations. The Childrens' Story of the War, Volume 2 (of 10) From the Battle of Mons to the Fall of Antwerp. 2011-02-19T03:01:10.063Z

The President, not knowing what to do with the flowers, looked around for an officer to take them to his car, but General Joffre, anticipating the desire, called up his A.D.C. who took them away. How I Filmed the War A Record of the Extraordinary Experiences of the Man Who Filmed the Great Somme Battles, etc.

On December 21, 1916, the French Government made public the official order summoning General Nivelle to the command of the armies of the north and northeast and signed by General Joffre. The Story of the Great War, Volume VI (of VIII) History of the European War from Official Sources

Major Raynal for his brave conduct was by order of General Joffre made a Commander of the Legion of Honor. The Story of the Great War, Volume V (of 8) Battle of Jutland Bank; Russian Offensive; Kut-El-Amara; East Africa; Verdun; The Great Somme Drive; United States and Belligerents; Summary of Two Years' War

On the following day, October 29, 1915, General Joffre went to London to consult with the British Government and to persuade them to take more energetic measures with regard to transporting troops to Saloniki. The Story of the Great War, Volume IV (of 8) Champagne, Artois, Grodno; Fall of Nish; Caucasus; Mesopotamia; Development of Air Strategy; United States and the War

The rise of Generals Joffre, Castelnau and Foch and the retreat of the German invaders raised the Allies from the depths of despair to a degree of confidence bordering on presumption. England and Germany

I continued turning, until His Majesty, thinking I had enough, withdrew, laughing and chatting by the camera, followed by General Joffre, Sir Douglas Haig, and General Foch. How I Filmed the War A Record of the Extraordinary Experiences of the Man Who Filmed the Great Somme Battles, etc.

The French mission included Ren� Viviani, a predecessor of Premier Ribot and a member of his cabinet, and Marshal Joffre, the victor of the Battle of the Marne and an idol of France. The Story of the Great War, Volume VI (of VIII) History of the European War from Official Sources

And it was the case, for Joffre had concentrated behind Paris a new army, Manoury's, which was now to attack. The Story of the Great War, Volume V (of 8) Battle of Jutland Bank; Russian Offensive; Kut-El-Amara; East Africa; Verdun; The Great Somme Drive; United States and Belligerents; Summary of Two Years' War

By the 5th, however, when General Joffre's New Year's message appears, in which he tells his armies that the enemy is weakening, that enemy suddenly grows more active and energetic. The Story of the Great War, Volume IV (of 8) Champagne, Artois, Grodno; Fall of Nish; Caucasus; Mesopotamia; Development of Air Strategy; United States and the War

A little after General French had sent General Hamilton this warning, he received a telegram from General Joffre which he describes as "a most unexpected message." The Story of the Great War, Volume II (of VIII) History of the European War from Official Sources

I heard that night that the King was going to meet M. Poincaré, the French President, at the house of Sir Douglas Haig, and very possibly General Joffre might be there, as well. How I Filmed the War A Record of the Extraordinary Experiences of the Man Who Filmed the Great Somme Battles, etc.

The French mission also achieved an incontestable popular triumph, due to the presence of Marshal Joffre and to memories of French assistance in the Revolutionary War. The Story of the Great War, Volume VI (of VIII) History of the European War from Official Sources

On September 5, 1914, the Germans having now fallen into Joffre's trap, the French commander in chief issued his famous order, and the whole Anglo-French army suddenly passed from the defensive to the offensive. The Story of the Great War, Volume V (of 8) Battle of Jutland Bank; Russian Offensive; Kut-El-Amara; East Africa; Verdun; The Great Somme Drive; United States and Belligerents; Summary of Two Years' War

General Joffre afterward made a tour of the Italian battle front and conferred with General Cadorna. The Story of the Great War, Volume IV (of 8) Champagne, Artois, Grodno; Fall of Nish; Caucasus; Mesopotamia; Development of Air Strategy; United States and the War

These General Joffre attended to without the loss of an instant. The Story of the Great War, Volume II (of VIII) History of the European War from Official Sources

His Majesty and Sir Douglas came down the steps and reached the gates as the car, bringing M. Poincaré, the French President, and General Joffre, drew up. How I Filmed the War A Record of the Extraordinary Experiences of the Man Who Filmed the Great Somme Battles, etc.

M. Viviani and Marshal Joffre did not hesitate to avail themselves of this feeling by plainly requesting the immediate dispatch of American troops to France. The Story of the Great War, Volume VI (of VIII) History of the European War from Official Sources

General Delacroix used that example to me in March, but it was not until June that General Joffre was ready to adopt it. The Story of the Great War, Volume V (of 8) Battle of Jutland Bank; Russian Offensive; Kut-El-Amara; East Africa; Verdun; The Great Somme Drive; United States and Belligerents; Summary of Two Years' War

Undoubtedly, too, the influence of France, and of Joffre individually, was thrown into the scales at these Paris meetings against a continuance of the Dardanelles operations. The Story of the Great War, Volume IV (of 8) Champagne, Artois, Grodno; Fall of Nish; Caucasus; Mesopotamia; Development of Air Strategy; United States and the War

Previous to the German attack on Charleroi, General Joffre still held to his plan of a left-wing attack, or rather a counterattack after the Germans were beaten. The Story of the Great War, Volume II (of VIII) History of the European War from Official Sources

He was immediately followed by General Joffre, and an incident then occurred which took "Papa" Joffre unawares. How I Filmed the War A Record of the Extraordinary Experiences of the Man Who Filmed the Great Somme Battles, etc.

Although the true facts have not yet come to light, it is believed that General Joffre emphatically refused to detach any of the French troops from the western front. The Story of the Great War, Volume III (of 8) History of the European War from Official Sources

When General Joffre and the French army entered Alsace in August, 1914, the joy of the people knew no bounds. Birdseye Views of Far Lands

It seemed only a matter of hours to the fall of Paris when General Joffre began his counteroffensive on September 6, 1914. The Story of the Great War, Volume IV (of 8) Champagne, Artois, Grodno; Fall of Nish; Caucasus; Mesopotamia; Development of Air Strategy; United States and the War

In the last days of August Joffre had to make his great decision. The Story of the Great War, Volume I (of 8) Introductions; Special Articles; Causes of War; Diplomatic and State Papers

General Joffre's 'Instruction' for the offensive on the 6th was brought to British General Headquarters by a French staff officer at 3 a.m. on the morning of the 5th. The War in the Air; Vol. 1 The Part played in the Great War by the Royal Air Force

Satisfied with their initial successes, General Cadorna on land and the Duke of Abruzzi at sea settled down to a slow, patient chess play, not unlike that worked out by General Joffre in France. The Story of the Great War, Volume III (of 8) History of the European War from Official Sources

He had just come from Joffre and he told an interesting circumstance. They Shall Not Pass

The Aisne plateau, where the Germans came to a halt, is considered one of the strongest defensive positions in Europe, and General Joffre soon realized that it could not be taken by direct assault. The Story of the Great War, Volume IV (of 8) Champagne, Artois, Grodno; Fall of Nish; Caucasus; Mesopotamia; Development of Air Strategy; United States and the War

It is not true, as was believed widely at the time, that Joffre invited disaster by sending the mass of his troops into Alsace-Lorraine, yielding to political and patriotic sentiment. The Story of the Great War, Volume I (of 8) Introductions; Special Articles; Causes of War; Diplomatic and State Papers

Unfortunately, orders to the British army to continue the retreat in accordance with General Joffre's previous instructions had already been given to the corps commanders. The War in the Air; Vol. 1 The Part played in the Great War by the Royal Air Force

It was to be a case of "nibbling" as General Joffre calls it. "The Red Watch" With the First Canadian Division in Flanders

Joffre's view was easily explicable, and it was hardly possible to quarrel with the military judgment it discloses. They Shall Not Pass

Having secured the capital against immediate danger, General Joffre now began to extend his line for a great enveloping movement against the German right. The Story of the Great War, Volume IV (of 8) Champagne, Artois, Grodno; Fall of Nish; Caucasus; Mesopotamia; Development of Air Strategy; United States and the War

Once this fact was clearly established, Joffre resolutely drew his forces back until he was able to put more reserves in the field and thus approximately restore the balance between the two armies. The Story of the Great War, Volume I (of 8) Introductions; Special Articles; Causes of War; Diplomatic and State Papers

On the 18th of September General Joffre changed his plans and began to push forces up on the Allied left in order to envelop the German right flank. The War in the Air; Vol. 1 The Part played in the Great War by the Royal Air Force

Well, if Joffre is any good—Stop a bit"—he filled both hands with coal—"move your chair back. Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 147, September 16, 1914

In the end the politicians had their way and Castelnau, Joffre's second in command, came over to their view and set out for Verdun to organize the defence for the position at the eleventh hour. They Shall Not Pass

On December 2, 1915, General Joffre was appointed commander in chief of all the French armies, excepting those in North Africa, including Morocco, and dependent ministry colonies. The Story of the Great War, Volume IV (of 8) Champagne, Artois, Grodno; Fall of Nish; Caucasus; Mesopotamia; Development of Air Strategy; United States and the War

Joffre had probably fifteen hundred thousand on the interior line of the Marne. The Story of the Great War, Volume I (of 8) Introductions; Special Articles; Causes of War; Diplomatic and State Papers

She pointed to Joffre and Kitchener as successful examples of the old and well-tried system. The Sequel What the Great War will mean to Australia

“Uncle Sam is this biggest one; the one with white on is General Joffre, and the little one is King George and—” “Hold on there!” cried Jo. Penny of Top Hill Trail

In this situation Joffre proposed to take his troops behind the Meuse and on the hills to the west and above the city, leaving the city to the Germans. They Shall Not Pass

Only one hour ago Father Joffre passed through here. With Haig on the Somme

In Joffre's strategy this army was to strike east while the British struck north, together they were to act like the two blades of a pair of scissors. The Story of the Great War, Volume I (of 8) Introductions; Special Articles; Causes of War; Diplomatic and State Papers

When he took a walk, except for the companionship of Joffre, he went alone. Christopher and the Clockmakers

In fact, we discovered that during "Joffre's offensive" days of repose mean drill, drill, and more drill, and when the men are not drilling many of them are guarding prisoners. New York Times Current History; The European War, Vol 2, No. 4, July, 1915 April-September, 1915

If Verdun were a fortress actually; if either the old town or the circle of forts outside had been of value, Joffre would not have proposed this thing. They Shall Not Pass

Dennis nodded, and stepped forward, saluting as the two generals turned towards him, and a genial smile widened Father Joffre's good-humoured visage. With Haig on the Somme

British slowness had wrecked the master stroke of Joffre's strategy. The Story of the Great War, Volume I (of 8) Introductions; Special Articles; Causes of War; Diplomatic and State Papers

I can't keep tramping round with Joffre from morning to night, nor is there anywhere to go if I could. Christopher and the Clockmakers

But where the Germans think Joffre is likely to strike is usually the place furthest from his thoughts. New York Times Current History; The European War, Vol 2, No. 4, July, 1915 April-September, 1915

This was the situation at 1 o'clock on the 29th, when I received a visit from General Joffre at my headquarters. World's War Events, Vol. I

Could you be certain of returning to this village by eight o'clock in the morning?" he said eagerly, "for I am to meet General Joffre here at that hour. With Haig on the Somme

Joffre had issued his famous order to attack upon September 5. The Story of the Great War, Volume I (of 8) Introductions; Special Articles; Causes of War; Diplomatic and State Papers

Mark you," said one generously, "I'm not criticising either Haig or Joffre. The Long Trick

In every little shop window along the high road to Bath there were portraits of the King, Kitchener, Jellicoe, French, and Joffre, flanked sometimes by pictures of poor, burnt and blackened Belgium. The Drama Of Three Hundred & Sixty-Five Days Scenes In The Great War

On August 2, owing to the Germans passing through Belgium, our concentration was substantially modified by General Joffre in order that our principal effort might be directed to the north. World's War Events, Vol. I

"Well, messieurs, it is a pity, and I am afraid something must have happened to that young officer," said General Joffre, consulting his watch for the last time. With Haig on the Somme

It failed because Joffre met the German thrust with a parry which turned it aside. The Story of the Great War, Volume I (of 8) Introductions; Special Articles; Causes of War; Diplomatic and State Papers

I was told yesterday that Gen. Joffre said the war would be over in March, he thought, from financial reasons. Letters of Lt.-Col. George Brenton Laurie (commanding 1st Battn. Royal Irish Rifles) Dated November 4th, 1914-March 11th, 1915

The Admiralty were always strongly in favour of my original proposal, and did not at all like the half-hearted operation which Joffre was substituting for it. 1914

I finally arranged with General Joffre to effect a further short retirement toward the line Compiègne-Soissons, promising him, however, to do my utmost to keep always within a day's march of him. World's War Events, Vol. I

The English lieutenant shall have one too, if the word of César Joffre carries any weight in France. With Haig on the Somme

The victory had been won because Joffre had deliberately held his forces in hand and avoided a decisive issue, until he had brought the Germans to his own battle field. The Story of the Great War, Volume I (of 8) Introductions; Special Articles; Causes of War; Diplomatic and State Papers

"That's an aviation camp just like the one we saw when we came through France and gave General Joffre his fast ride!" declared Jimmie. Boy Scouts Mysterious Signal or Perils of the Black Bear Patrol

I think before you see Joffre it may be useful for you to know I am inclined to think Russians have been bluffing to a certain extent. 1914

He had been in Papa Joffre's Army during part of the mêlée, wore the Croix de Guerre with several palms, and could hold a company of people enthralled with stories of his experiences. 32 Caliber

Dennis pressed Laval's left hand in both his own as he left him with a happy smile on his face; and with a last look at the Aviatik, followed General Joffre to his automobile. With Haig on the Somme

As I was desirous that the French Commander-in-Chief should see something of the British troops, I asked General Joffre to be kind enough to inspect a division on parade. New York Times Current History; The European War, Vol 2, No. 5, August, 1915

As they left the camp they gave three rousing cheers for General Joffre and swung their caps in farewell. Boy Scouts Mysterious Signal or Perils of the Black Bear Patrol

In accordance with the Prime Minister's decision, I arranged a meeting with Joffre at Chantilly for the 27th. 1914

He has met Millerand, French and Joffre in Council and allowed the searchlights of his genius to be snuffed out! Gallipoli Diary, Volume 2

"I took the liberty of abstracting General Joffre's reply from your pocket without disturbing you," continued Sir Douglas. With Haig on the Somme

General Joffre subsequently expressed to me in a letter the pleasure it gave him to see the British troops, and his appreciation of their appearance on parade. New York Times Current History; The European War, Vol 2, No. 5, August, 1915

It would be impossible to enumerate the notable speakers and meetings which have rendered this hall famous, from General Gage down to Daniel Webster, Theodore Roosevelt, and Marshal Joffre. The Old Coast Road From Boston to Plymouth

I told him of my mission to Joffre, and discussed with him the situation in the East. 1914

If only Joffre and K. had looked at Belgrade over the guns of an Austrian Battery in Semlin, as I did in 1909! Gallipoli Diary, Volume 2

Somehow, Joffre got to know about a little scrap I had when the French attacked a German trench, and I helped to carry out the commandant, who was badly wounded. With Haig on the Somme

The armies of the west had been weakened at a critical point, and General Joffre was given the opportunity he had been seeking since the beginning of the war. New York Times Current History; The European War, Vol 2, No. 5, August, 1915

The very fact that General Joffre's Chief of Staff had been French military representative at our Conference, and not General Graziani or his nominee, seemed odd. Experiences of a Dug-out, 1914-1918

The suggestion was certainly never referred either to Joffre or to me. 1914

Joffre is having careful plans worked out by his Staff for the expedition on the Asiatic shore which, he says, though unfinished, do not look promising. Gallipoli Diary, Volume 2

"I also recognized General Joffre, but who was the man with the brown mustache who stood next to King George?" Fighting in France

I asked for it, and each maître d'hôtel treated me as though I had proposed we should assassinate General Joffre. New York Times Current History; The European War, Vol 2, No. 5, August, 1915

Some six months later, early in November, I again went over to France, this time with Sir A. Murray, to attend a discussion with General Joffre at Chantilly concerning Salonika. Experiences of a Dug-out, 1914-1918

I met Joffre at Chantilly on the morning of the 27th, as arranged. 1914

It has been demonstrated by facts that Gen. Joffre has read the plans of the German commanders and is ready for them everywhere and always. The New York Times Current History, A Monthly Magazine The European War, March 1915

It was copied by one of the greatest tapestry artists in France from the oil painting made of General Joffre by a noted French artist. A Journey Through France in War Time

But, moving north with great rapidity, abandoning much of his artillery and supplies, he escaped the net Joffre had spread for him, and anchored himself securely behind the Aisne. New York Times Current History; The European War, Vol 2, No. 5, August, 1915

So he got across all right in the end and he flashed up to town, only to find that old man Joffre had not played the game. Experiences of a Dug-out, 1914-1918

I told Joffre that the English Government were anxious to hear his views and ideas on the points raised. 1914

Gen. Joffre, the Commander in Chief, ordered Gen. Foch to the command of the armies of the north. The New York Times Current History, A Monthly Magazine The European War, March 1915

While on the way to Gerbeviller we had to show our passes, and it was lucky they were signed by General Joffre, since nothing else goes so close to the front. A Journey Through France in War Time

Common-sense says that now, when the boot is on the other leg, Joffre will assuredly defeat the Germans—and decisively, and common-sense is quite prepared to wait until Joffre is ready. New York Times Current History; The European War, Vol 2, No. 5, August, 1915

Several members of the French Government were present, besides Generals Joffre, Gallieni and Graziani; and with our party, as well as interpreters, secretaries and others, there was quite a gathering. Experiences of a Dug-out, 1914-1918

Joffre went on to say that the Russians were in close touch with the French factories, and were benefiting greatly by the experiments which had been carried out. 1914

General Joffre took the cross from his own breast and pinned it to Frank's. The Boy Scouts on the Trail

It was then that France found Joffre, so the people say. A Journey Through France in War Time

It cannot be denied that after ten months, confidence in Joffre has increased. New York Times Current History; The European War, Vol 2, No. 5, August, 1915

Truly there was nothing very auspicious in the start of Joseph Joffre. Boys' Book of Famous Soldiers

I then arrived at an understanding with Joffre as to future plans. 1914

As General Joffre did in France, he retired before the greatly superior numbers of the enemy, until he was in a position to counterattack and win a victory. Winning a Cause World War Stories

It was here that everybody watched for Joffre. A Journey Through France in War Time

In the same way Joffre and Foch were known to be the great commanders of the French. Flag and Fleet How the British Navy Won the Freedom of the Seas

As he grew older, this trait of silence became ingrown; it was alluded to as "Joffre's taciturnity." Boys' Book of Famous Soldiers

Berthelot, General, Chief of Staff to Joffre, first impressions of, 35. 1914

Joffre was thus able to save his country from being entirely devastated and defeated, but General Putnik was not. Winning a Cause World War Stories

So long as Joffre is at the head of the French army, the spirit of victory will remain. A Journey Through France in War Time

Then we were inspected by General Joffre and Sir Douglas Haigh, who went slowly past in a car, followed by 13 other cars. Letters from France

All his life Joffre paid little attention to dress. Boys' Book of Famous Soldiers

Maps were produced; the whole situation was again discussed, and arrangements were made for me to meet General Joffre at his Headquarters the next day. 1914

But what I would plead were I only able to get at Joffre and French is that we are "such a little one." Gallipoli Diary, Volume I

Since Joffre has become famous, of course much is known about him. A Journey Through France in War Time

It is rumoured that we shall see Joffre in a few days or so, but it is probably not so. Letters from France

It must have been a lonely life that young Joffre led—but we have no direct evidence that he ever felt lonely. Boys' Book of Famous Soldiers

At this time I was anxiously awaiting the arrival of Joffre and Lanrezac. 1914

Joffre and French, as a matter of fact, would hardly feel the difference. Gallipoli Diary, Volume I

Fishing is a good recreation for the man who wants to think, and the French believe that while Joffre was doing that he must have been evolving plans for settling with the hated Germans. A Journey Through France in War Time

These words of the President of the French Republic are an epitome of the character and the military record of Joffre. Kelly Miller's History of the World War for Human Rights

The short but terrible conflict of 1870 over, Joffre returned to college, and graduated therefrom in 1872, with the rank of full lieutenant. Boys' Book of Famous Soldiers

We discussed the situation thoroughly, and Joffre was most sympathetic and "understanding" in reference to our special position. 1914

To be given what satisfies Joffre and French—that sounds too good to be true. Gallipoli Diary, Volume I

During his brilliant career since the war began Joffre has developed some of the qualities notable in our own General Grant. A Journey Through France in War Time

Joffre was placed in charge of a large part of the defense of Paris and drew the plans of the fortifications in the direction of Enghein. Kelly Miller's History of the World War for Human Rights

Joffre's first work at fort building had been so well done that immediately upon graduation the government set him to work. Boys' Book of Famous Soldiers

It was from the talk I had with them that I learnt how Joffre was forming the new 6th Army. 1914

That would sweeten French and he and Joffre would make no more trouble about the 29th. Gallipoli Diary, Volume I

Joffre has made it uncomfortable for the inefficient generals in France. A Journey Through France in War Time

Marshal Joffre traveled much and spent a great many years fighting France's colonial wars. Kelly Miller's History of the World War for Human Rights

When Admiral Courbet telegraphed to the Home Office from the Isle of Formosa for a reliable officer to place in charge of this work, Joffre was sent. Boys' Book of Famous Soldiers

Joffre's natural desire to profit by this, coupled with his fears for the safety of Paris, made him very anxious to take the offensive at the earliest possible moment. 1914

So this is what our famous agreement to have munitions on the scale deemed necessary by Joffre and French pans out at in practice. Gallipoli Diary, Volume I

Joffre does not look kindly on visitors to the Front, and nobody gets there without his permission. A Journey Through France in War Time

Recalled to France, General Joffre became a Professor in the War College and obtained his stars in 1901. Kelly Miller's History of the World War for Human Rights

Joffre went at it without the slightest misgiving. Boys' Book of Famous Soldiers

I strongly represented to Joffre the advantage of drawing the German armies on still further from their base, even although we had to move south of the Marne. 1914

That, we learn from authoritative sources, is the story of more than one broken soldier of Joffre's army. Golden Lads

Time only will decide whether Joffre is really a great military genius, or whether he is merely a good general, conscientiously doing his best and fortunate enough to become a popular hero. A Journey Through France in War Time

Joffre is unsympathetic and grim when at work. Kelly Miller's History of the World War for Human Rights

There were some deaths by the wayside, but Joffre pushed on. Boys' Book of Famous Soldiers

I could not forget that the 5th French Army had commenced to retreat from the Sambre at least 24 hours before I had been given any official intimation that Joffre's offensive plan had been abandoned. 1914

A few weeks later he was to succeed Marshal Joffre to the highest field command in the gift of the French Government. Italy at War and the Allies in the West

It is at least certain that Joffre has beaten the Germans back and back, slowly, but surely forcing them out of France. A Journey Through France in War Time

Among the latter he became known as "Papa" Joffre. Kelly Miller's History of the World War for Human Rights

Joffre for once disobeyed orders, and decided, instead, to attack. Boys' Book of Famous Soldiers

The result of my proposals will be the better understood if I quote General Joffre's reply to the War Minister, and a personal letter which I received from the Commander-in-Chief on the same subject. 1914

The heroic effort of the French army under General Joffre and a supreme strategic thrust at the German center by General Foch turned back the German tide at the battle of the Marne. History of the World War An Authentic Narrative of the World's Greatest War

As might be expected, France is full of the sayings of Joffre. A Journey Through France in War Time

Almost unknown to the masses, Joffre was placed at the head of the French troops in the summer of 1914. Kelly Miller's History of the World War for Human Rights

That Joffre was a fatalist is evinced by another incident of this march in Soudan. Boys' Book of Famous Soldiers

Huguet had arrived in the night with despatches and a Staff Officer from Joffre, with whom I held a long conference. 1914

Unlike Marshal Joffre who was cool, careful, slow moving, Marshal Foch is full of daring and impetuosity. History of the World War An Authentic Narrative of the World's Greatest War

Suddenly in response to orders from Joffre, he marched his tired troops through Paris to Lagny, twenty miles east of the capital, where he took up a position on the Marne front. A Journey Through France in War Time

The evening of that day, General Joffre issued orders for a general attack all along the line. Kelly Miller's History of the World War for Human Rights

But eyeglass shops are not found in the desert, and Joffre went on without protection. Boys' Book of Famous Soldiers

Later in the day Joffre came to Melun, and I had a long conference with him. 1914

Gen. Joffre in supreme command of French army. History of the World War An Authentic Narrative of the World's Greatest War

Von Kluck was right, for the masterly strategy of Joffre had won the battle of the Marne before a shot had been fired in that historic struggle. A Journey Through France in War Time

This movement, directed by General Joffre, was a remarkably able one. Kelly Miller's History of the World War for Human Rights

"I told you that I was in luck," said Joffre. Boys' Book of Famous Soldiers

In directing this great movement as he did, Marshal Joffre must once again be credited with one of those flashes of military genius which have never been surpassed in the annals of war. 1914

General Joffre gave permission to attack and announced that he would himself take the offensive on the 6th. History of the World War An Authentic Narrative of the World's Greatest War

He had been paying a visit to General Joffre, and was registered at the same hotel as the Commission. A Journey Through France in War Time

Joffre stands on the lower step in the centre of the picture. Kelly Miller's History of the World War for Human Rights

With Joffre who has no idea or desire to give us 'fine writing,' the effect produced is that of reality itself. Boys' Book of Famous Soldiers

"Be good enough to answer me by some means at once, as my own and General Joffre's plans are much put out and perhaps compromised by all this misunderstanding." 1914

More than a month has elapsed since, by the kindness of General Joffre and General Petain, I was able to watch the struggle from various vital viewpoints. History of the World War An Authentic Narrative of the World's Greatest War

I was greatly impressed with a portrait, in tapestry, of General Joffre, the great French commander, idolized by the French people and hero of the Battle of the Marne. A Journey Through France in War Time

The General and his staff were taken in a special train to Paris, where General Pershing was received by Marshal Joffre, Ambassador Sharp and Paul Painleve, French Minister of War. Kelly Miller's History of the World War for Human Rights

Joffre arrived, after a long sea voyage, gave one look around, and then things began to happen. Boys' Book of Famous Soldiers

General Joffre's telegram for me of October 8th has already been quoted, and I had previously been in constant communication with him on this subject. 1914

General Joffre, General Castelnau—and, later, General Petain, who at a moment's notice displaced General Herr—had to display genius where the Germans were exhibiting talent, and the result is to be seen at Verdun. History of the World War An Authentic Narrative of the World's Greatest War

General Joffre, as we learned, has been at the head of the French Army for two years before the war. A Journey Through France in War Time

General Joffre had spared more guns from Verdun for the Somme than optimism had supposed possible. My Second Year of the War

At another time an officer remarked: "Joffre wants what he wants when he wants it—and furthermore he knows why he wants it!" Boys' Book of Famous Soldiers

When I dispatched telegram F272 I knew that Joffre's views accorded with my own. 1914

They explained in detail General Joffre's plan of attack upon the advancing German army. History of the World War An Authentic Narrative of the World's Greatest War

But Joffre first showed what sort of stuff was in him when he met the Germans at the Marne. A Journey Through France in War Time

Joffre stopped and turned with a "you-don't-say-so" gesture and a toss of his head at something that Castelnau had told him. My Second Year of the War

In a conference General Pau, a warm adherent of Joffre, shook his single good fist in the faces of the Staff officers, and exclaimed: "There is only one man who can do the job!" Boys' Book of Famous Soldiers

I was not, moreover, apprehensive of any great difficulty in effecting our withdrawal from the Aisne front, and I prepared at once to carry out the arrangements made with Joffre. 1914

It aimed then at cutting Joffre off from Paris, in order to begin the investment of the capital. History of the World War An Authentic Narrative of the World's Greatest War

After the Battle of the Marne, when the advancing French troops of Joffre arrived on the Aisne they found French civilians captured by the Germans and compelled by them to work in the trenches. Fighting France

A colonel when the war began, in the sifting by Father Joffre to find real leaders by the criterion of success General Nivelle had risen to command an army. My Second Year of the War

So they sent for Joffre and made him chief of the General Staff, with full power to reorganize. Boys' Book of Famous Soldiers

On the 21st I received a visit from General Joffre, who told me he was at once bringing up the 9th French Army Corps to Ypres. 1914

General Joffre, in supreme command of the French, had chosen the battleground. History of the World War An Authentic Narrative of the World's Greatest War

What sort of resistance could such men oppose to Joffre's soldiers? Fighting France

"General Joffre sat in that chair two hours before the advance," he said, with the same respectful awe that other generals had exhibited toward the Commander-in-Chief. My Second Year of the War

"No German could be more thorough than Joffre," said one officer. Boys' Book of Famous Soldiers

I by no means liked my mission to Joffre; but the orders received were imperative. 1914

Joffre's plan of battle, however, would admit of no delay. History of the World War An Authentic Narrative of the World's Greatest War

Previous to the German attack on Charleroi, General Joffre still held to his plan of a left-wing attack, or rather a counter-attack after the Germans were beaten. The Story of the Great War, Volume III (of 12) The War Begins, Invasion of Belgium, Battle of the Marne

When he undid the paper I saw a photograph of General Joffre autographed with a sentiment for the occasion. My Second Year of the War

He was no longer "Joffre the Silent," but "Papa Joffre." Boys' Book of Famous Soldiers

We left Paris by motor early on the 16th, and arrived at Joffre's Headquarters at Vitry-le-Fran�ois at noon. 1914

General Joffre warned General French over and over again, "Your officers are too audacious; you will soon have none to command," and his words proved true. The Audacious War

Therefore, when war with Germany became a certainty, it was natural the supreme command of the French army should fall to General Joffre. The Story of the Great War, Volume III (of 12) The War Begins, Invasion of Belgium, Battle of the Marne

General Joffre, grounded in the France of the people and the soil, was a thrifty general. My Second Year of the War

He is truly 'Papa Joffre,' the father and even the grandfather of the poilus. Boys' Book of Famous Soldiers

As the British Army was posted on the left, or exposed flank, I asked Joffre to place the French Cavalry Division, and two Reserve Divisions which were echeloned in reserve behind, directly under my orders. 1914

General Joffre had no men to spare to be bottled up in the city. The Audacious War

Before proceeding to British headquarters, General French held a conference with General Joffre, Commander in Chief of all the French armies. The Story of the Great War, Volume III (of 12) The War Begins, Invasion of Belgium, Battle of the Marne

No less than General Joffre, Sir Douglas lived by rule. My Second Year of the War

But this time a different Joffre stood in their path. Boys' Book of Famous Soldiers

The second point I recall is the high esteem in which the General Commanding the 5th French Army, General Lanrezac, which was posted on my immediate right, was held by Joffre and his Staff. 1914

The strategy of General Joffre which foiled him is praised throughout France. The Audacious War

It was to this second decision that General Joffre came. The Story of the Great War, Volume III (of 12) The War Begins, Invasion of Belgium, Battle of the Marne

He introduced them as from "my battalion!" with as much pride as if they were Generals Joffre and Castelnau. My Second Year of the War

In the gallery of the world's great soldiers, the homely, kindly figure of Joffre may well find place. Boys' Book of Famous Soldiers

General Joffre also told me that his information led him to expect that I might be attacked the next day by at least three German Corps and two Cavalry Divisions. 1914

Then in a flash went the orders of Joffre along his whole concentrated line of troops: "The retreat has ended, not another foot; you die here or the enemy goes back!" The Audacious War

General Joffre had so arranged his forces that the most spectacular—and the easiest—part fell to the British, and it was accomplished with perfection of detail. The Story of the Great War, Volume III (of 12) The War Begins, Invasion of Belgium, Battle of the Marne

Just as the world was beginning to say that the war was over, General Joffre decided that the iron was hot, that the time to strike had arrived. "Contemptible", by "Casualty"

Among the students who were granted this honor were Joffre and Foch—the former choosing the engineers, and the latter the artillery. Boys' Book of Famous Soldiers

Immediately Joffre left I set out for Sir Horace Smith-Dorrien's Headquarters, as I could get no satisfactory report from that General. 1914

General Joffre, who is French's superior, is his inferior in rank, not being a Field-Marshal. Sir John French An Authentic Biography

It was on September 5, toward the end of the morning, that the general order of General Joffre, leading to the great battle, reached the French armies. The Story of the Great War, Volume III (of 12) The War Begins, Invasion of Belgium, Battle of the Marne

She said they had been in the very room where General Joffre met Field-Marshal French, and had bought the very teapot in which their tea was brewed. "Contemptible", by "Casualty"

And attack he did, hurling back the surprised Teutons and aiding Joffre to turn the invader, and save Paris. Boys' Book of Famous Soldiers

In a telegram, which I communicated to the troops, General Joffre very handsomely acknowledged what he described as the "invaluable" services rendered to the Allied cause by the British Army throughout the past few days. 1914

In many ways he bears, in character and temperament, a striking resemblance to his colleague in arms—General Joffre. Sir John French An Authentic Biography

The spirited order to the troops issued that morning by General Joffre had left no doubt in the minds of Frenchmen on the importance of the issue. The Story of the Great War, Volume III (of 12) The War Begins, Invasion of Belgium, Battle of the Marne

Some persons who claim to have known Joffre at Montpellier have manifested surprise at the greatness to which he attained thirty years later; he did not impress them as a man of destiny. Foch the Man A Life of the Supreme Commander of the Allied Armies

"Let's name him Joseph," said Gilles Joffre to his wife, as they viewed their first child with much pride. Boys' Book of Famous Soldiers

Joffre had particularly asked me to undertake the Air reconnaissance on the western flank of the Allied forces. 1914

Although Joffre is three inches taller than French—he is five foot nine—he is otherwise very similar in appearance. Sir John French An Authentic Biography

There had for a long time been a perfect understanding between Joffre and Haig—that the English would wait to begin their offensive till the moment arrived when it best suited the French. The Life and Letters of Walter H. Page, Volume II

He and Joffre had now the same rank. Foch the Man A Life of the Supreme Commander of the Allied Armies

His neighbors had a saying that is preserved to this day: "Barrels as good as those made by old Gilles Joffre." Boys' Book of Famous Soldiers

Huguet was waiting for me with more information and messages from Joffre. 1914

Sir Ian, 37.Hussars, 19th, 1, 5, 12, 16, 17, 18, 19, 21, 22.Joffre, Sir John French An Authentic Biography

Joffre's vaunted plan that had inspired us through the dolorous startled days of retirement was, it appeared, a fact, and not one of those bright fancies that the Staff invents for our tactical delectation. Adventures of a Despatch Rider

His old schoolfellow, Joseph Joffre, was then building fortifications in northern Madagascar; and his army rank was the same as that of Foch. Foch the Man A Life of the Supreme Commander of the Allied Armies

Gilles Joffre accompanied his son to the capital, and left him in a private school. Boys' Book of Famous Soldiers

M. Millerand undertook to lay this document before General Joffre at once. 1914

General Joffre, the French Commander-in-Chief, has sent a special message singling out the British Flying Corps "most particularly" for his highest eulogies. Tommy Atkins at War As Told in His Own Letters

France, with her traditions of Napoleon, Moreau, Ney, Berthier and others, with rare skill set about the work of perfecting an army under the tutelage and direction of Joffre and Foch. History of the American Negro in the Great World War His Splendid Record in the Battle Zones of Europe; Including a Resume of His Past Services to his Country in the Wars of the Revolution, of 1812, the War of Rebellion, the Indian Wars on the Frontier, the Spanish-American War, and the Late Imbroglio With Mexico

Joffre and his associates of the council not only foresaw the war, but they quite clearly previsioned its extent and something of its character. Foch the Man A Life of the Supreme Commander of the Allied Armies

Joseph Joffre entered this famous military training school in 1869, at the age of seventeen. Boys' Book of Famous Soldiers

I have already reproduced the communications from General Joffre under date September 2nd, in connection with the Paris interview on the 1st. 1914

Sept, 8—Gen. Joffre expresses thanks for army's support; Kitchener's reply; five thousand recruits in one day; German prisoners held in concentration camps. The New York Times Current History of the European War, Vol 1, Issue 4, January 23, 1915

Perrin, with authority from Gen. Joffre to conduct us anywhere we chose to go, providing it was safe. New York Times Current History: The European War from the Beginning to March 1915, Vol 1, No. 2 Who Began the War, and Why?

In 1912 Joffre declared "the fighting front will extend from four hundred to five hundred miles." Foch the Man A Life of the Supreme Commander of the Allied Armies

Within a few months the school course was broken up by the German invasion, and Joffre with other cadets promptly volunteered for service. Boys' Book of Famous Soldiers

Information which arrived during the 4th confirmed all our anticipations of the previous day, and, in the evening at Melun, messages reached me from Joffre that he was formulating his new plan. 1914

Up to this time I had been requested by Gen. Joffre to defend the passages of the river as long as possible, and to blow up the bridges in my front. The New York Times Current History of the European War, Vol 1, Issue 4, January 23, 1915

More than a month has elapsed since, by the kindness of General Joffre and General Pétain, I was able to watch the struggle from various vital viewpoints. History of the World War, Vol. 3

Together, these two men, brilliantly supported by some of Joffre's colleagues in the Superior Council—notably Pau and Castelnau—achieved results that have been pronounced "unparalleled in the history of the Third Republic." Foch the Man A Life of the Supreme Commander of the Allied Armies

But the Germans were not to be stopped by Joffre in their march on the French capital at this time. Boys' Book of Famous Soldiers

Joffre was full of enthusiasm, and very hopeful of success if we all fulfilled our respective r�les and attacked au fond. 1914

The Field Marshal made known his view to Gen. Joffre, who agreed with it. The New York Times Current History of the European War, Vol 1, Issue 4, January 23, 1915

General Joffre, General Castelnau—and, later, General Pétain, who at a moment's notice displaced General Herr—had to display genius where the Germans were exhibiting talent, and the result is to be seen at Verdun. History of the World War, Vol. 3

Whether Joffre was of this opinion or not, I do not know. Foch the Man A Life of the Supreme Commander of the Allied Armies

Joffre was employed upon them at Paris, Versailles, Montpellier, and even in faraway Brittany—until he was disposed to grumble at his fate. Boys' Book of Famous Soldiers

The following were General Joffre's orders of September 4th:— 1. 1914

This was the situation at 1 o'clock on the 29th, when I received a visit from Gen. Joffre at my headquarters. The New York Times Current History of the European War, Vol 1, Issue 4, January 23, 1915

Scipion showed him that picture--he had bought one for himself--the dear old unmistakable back of "Papa Joffre," and the dear young unmistakable faces of the two boys, Beloiseau and De l'Isle. The Flower of the Chapdelaines

They developed, in that battle, more than one great commander of whose abilities Joffre hastened to avail himself. Foch the Man A Life of the Supreme Commander of the Allied Armies

Then when the final blow was about to be struck—the coup-de-grace as the Germans firmly believed—up from the South came the army of Joffre. Boys' Book of Famous Soldiers

I sent a despatch to General Joffre, telling him of our work during the day and the points we had reached, and requested instructions from him for the 7th. 1914

I finally arranged with Gen. Joffre to effect a further short retirement toward the line Compiègne-Soissons, promising him, however, to do my utmost to keep always within a day's march of him. The New York Times Current History of the European War, Vol 1, Issue 4, January 23, 1915

The truth of course was that Sir Douglas Haig had offered General Joffre all the British help that might be required. Getting Together

The German soldiers facing Joffre were acting on general orders printed for them eight years before, and under specific orders which had been worked out by their high command with the particularity of machine specifications. Foch the Man A Life of the Supreme Commander of the Allied Armies

From Gascony at a later day came "Papa" Joffre to do his sturdy bit in saving France. Boys' Book of Famous Soldiers

A message from Joffre informed me that the 9th and 4th French Armies had both made considerable progress and driven back the enemy. 1914

Once again, also the French were too impetuous, as they have always been, and as they still are, in spite of Gen. Joffre's severe rebuke. The New York Times Current History of the European War, Vol 1, Issue 4, January 23, 1915

April 3—General Joffre is quoted as predicting a speedy end of the war in favor of the Allies. New York Times Current History; The European War, Vol 2, No. 3, June, 1915 April-September, 1915

The Third, Fourth and Fifth armies of Joffre were those which had sustained the terrific onslaught in the north and had been fighting in retreat, practically since the beginning. Foch the Man A Life of the Supreme Commander of the Allied Armies

General Joffre resolutely put this hypothesis aside and ordered the offensive to be resumed with the reinforcements that had arrived. New York Times Current History; The European War, Vol 2, No. 2, May, 1915 April-September, 1915

France, or, rather, General Joffre, for his is the first and last word on the subject of war correspondents, gradually decided to combat the German advertising. New York Times Current History: The European War, Vol 2, No. 1, April, 1915 April-September, 1915

On this day information reached me from Gen. Joffre that he had found it necessary to make a new plan and to attack and envelop the German right flank. The New York Times Current History of the European War, Vol 1, Issue 4, January 23, 1915

These reports were confirmed and capped by the remarkable communications of General Joffre to a journalistic friend. New York Times Current History; The European War, Vol 2, No. 3, June, 1915 April-September, 1915

Joffre had clearly foreseen the length of that line. Foch the Man A Life of the Supreme Commander of the Allied Armies

General Foch is today in command of the northern armies of France, besides being the chief Lieutenant and confidant of Joffre. New York Times Current History; The European War, Vol 2, No. 2, May, 1915 April-September, 1915

No one knows what the Spring tactics of General Joffre will be. New York Times Current History: The European War, Vol 2, No. 1, April, 1915 April-September, 1915

Before introducing Lieutenant de Tessan, aid to General Joffre, and Colonel Fabry, the "Blue Devil of France," Chairman Spencer, of the St. Louis entertainment committee, at the M. A. A. breakfast told this anecdote. More Toasts

Marshal Joffre, that fine Christian soldier, said a memorable thing about the winning of the war: "Our victory will be the fruit of individual sacrifice." What Peace Means

I have eight battalions of the Thirty-second Division that General Joffre has sent me. Foch the Man A Life of the Supreme Commander of the Allied Armies

They are old friends, as are French and Joffre, and Joffre and Foch. New York Times Current History; The European War, Vol 2, No. 2, May, 1915 April-September, 1915

One of the officers told me that General Joffre had put his winter tactics in three words: "I nibble them." Kings, Queens and Pawns An American Woman at the Front

Or a house will be particularly "brilliant" if a very great singer is appearing in a new rôle, or if a personage be present, as when Marshal Joffre went to the Metropolitan. Etiquette

Quite apart from humanity it was a terribly serious question for the Grand Quartier Général, where Joffre and his staff had their minds on the rack. The Living Present

No one knew it quite so well as Marshal Joffre. Foch the Man A Life of the Supreme Commander of the Allied Armies

And the main features of the answers to that query were these: Foch is the "greatest strategist in Europe and the humblest," in the words of Joffre. New York Times Current History; The European War, Vol 2, No. 2, May, 1915 April-September, 1915

Their regiment effectively checked the German advance, and in recognition General Joffre pinned the Cross of the Legion of Honour to his regimental colours. Kings, Queens and Pawns An American Woman at the Front

Soldiers of Verdun," said Marshal Joffre, in his order of the 12th of June, "the plans determined on by the Coalition are in full work. Fields of Victory

But not to sit fuming in Bordeaux waiting for General Joffre to settle the fate of Paris. The Living Present

On the 19th of December, 1918, Joffre took his seat among the Immortals of the French Academy. Foch the Man A Life of the Supreme Commander of the Allied Armies

He has, however, taken all in all, much more of the dash and nervousness and warmth of the Southern Latin than has Joffre—cool, cautious, taciturn Joffre. New York Times Current History; The European War, Vol 2, No. 2, May, 1915 April-September, 1915

There is none today that appeals to the popular imagination as Kitchener does in England or Joffre in France. New York Times, Current History, Vol 1, Issue 1 From the Beginning to March, 1915 With Index

You know that even their "Papa Joffre" kisses his brave soldiers on both cheeks when he decorates them. Deer Godchild

This was a state of affairs well known to General Joffre and none caused him more distress and anxiety. The Living Present

How the brilliant generalship there thwarted the German plan; and how Joffre recognized it in reorganizing his army. Foch the Man A Life of the Supreme Commander of the Allied Armies

March 28—A cannon is mentioned in the orders of the day for gallantry in action; General Joffre decorates thirty men for gallantry in action in the Champagne district. New York Times Current History; The European War, Vol 2, No. 2, May, 1915 April-September, 1915

General Pau, after a stubborn resistance, had fallen back, and General Joffre, commander-in-chief of the French army, also had been forced to retire. The Boy Allies on the Firing Line Or, Twelve Days Battle Along the Marne

Also they had won the respect and admiration of General Joffre, the French commander-in-chief. The Boy Allies in Great Peril Or, With the Italian Army in the Alps

By prompt action the lads prevented this and won the congratulations of General Joffre, the French commander-in-chief. The Boy Allies in the Trenches Midst Shot and Shell Along the Aisne

Almost immediately another name flashed into the ken of every one, until even lisping children said Joffre with reverence second only to that wherewith they named Omnipotence. Foch the Man A Life of the Supreme Commander of the Allied Armies

March 24—General Joffre cables thanks to the Lafayette Fund, which is sending comfort kits to the French soldiers in the trenches. New York Times Current History; The European War, Vol 2, No. 2, May, 1915 April-September, 1915

He is high in the confidence of General Joffre.” The Boy Allies on the Firing Line Or, Twelve Days Battle Along the Marne

I am here with a despatch from General Joffre. The Boy Allies in Great Peril Or, With the Italian Army in the Alps

In this event there was little doubt that General French and General Joffre would immediately order another allied advance along the entire front. The Boy Allies in the Trenches Midst Shot and Shell Along the Aisne

Foch left the Polytechnic about six months later, and also went to Fontainebleau for the same special training that Joffre was taking. Foch the Man A Life of the Supreme Commander of the Allied Armies

It happened about that time that Lord Kitchener with General Joffre reviewed a French Army Corps. France at War On the Frontier of Civilization

When you see General Joffre, tell him at once what I have told you concerning the traitor. The Boy Allies on the Firing Line Or, Twelve Days Battle Along the Marne

To this end the trenches have been gathered into a special telephone system so that General Joffre at Chantilly can talk to any officers or soldiers anywhere along the great swathe. A Volunteer Poilu

I have here," said General French, placing a document in Hal's hand, "a communication that must be placed in the hands of General Joffre with all possible dispatch. The Boy Allies in the Trenches Midst Shot and Shell Along the Aisne

And also it is possible that Captain Joseph Joffre had not then begun to develop in himself those qualities which made him ready for greatness when the opportunity came. Foch the Man A Life of the Supreme Commander of the Allied Armies

He was a good soldier, who had heeded Joffre's request that everyone should go on with his day's work. My Year of the War Including an Account of Experiences with the Troops in France and the Record of a Visit to the Grand Fleet Which is Here Given for the First Time in its Complete Form

Hal and Chester drew themselves up and saluted; then the former advanced and placed the document in Gen. Joffre’s hand. The Boy Allies on the Firing Line Or, Twelve Days Battle Along the Marne

In the first place, we could not have an automobile, as General Joffre had issued an order forbidding the circulation inside of the military zone of all automobiles except those connected with the army. On the Edge of the War Zone From the Battle of the Marne to the Entrance of the Stars and Stripes

"British officers," replied Hal, "on our way to Soissons with a dispatch for General Joffre." The Boy Allies in the Trenches Midst Shot and Shell Along the Aisne

He was six years later than Joffre in attaining a colonelcy, and exactly that much later in becoming a general. Foch the Man A Life of the Supreme Commander of the Allied Armies

The communiqués from Joffre became less frequent and more laconic. My Year of the War Including an Account of Experiences with the Troops in France and the Record of a Visit to the Grand Fleet Which is Here Given for the First Time in its Complete Form

Hal and Chester followed General Joffre from his tent without a word and entered his car behind him. The Boy Allies on the Firing Line Or, Twelve Days Battle Along the Marne

There was a short-legged, sturdy little energetic striped one which I called General Joffre, and a yellow and black fellow, who was, of course, Nicolas. On the Edge of the War Zone From the Battle of the Marne to the Entrance of the Stars and Stripes

"It means that, unless General Joffre is warned, the French army may suffer a crushing blow; also, if President Poincaré is not warned, he may be kidnapped by the enemy!" The Boy Allies in the Trenches Midst Shot and Shell Along the Aisne

All the world knows this now, almost as well as Marshal Joffre knew it then. Foch the Man A Life of the Supreme Commander of the Allied Armies

Alors, one must trust the army and the army must trust Joffre. My Year of the War Including an Account of Experiences with the Troops in France and the Record of a Visit to the Grand Fleet Which is Here Given for the First Time in its Complete Form

Even now, with treachery threatening, and whirling along at a terrific speed, General Joffre, probably because of habit, fell to work sorting papers, studying maps and other drawings. The Boy Allies on the Firing Line Or, Twelve Days Battle Along the Marne

General Joffre had as many men as he could manage along the fighting lines. The Soul of the War

Upon telling him that they had important information for General Joffre, they soon had a large automobile at their disposal and were dashing toward Soissons, where the French commander-in-chief had established temporary headquarters. The Boy Allies in the Trenches Midst Shot and Shell Along the Aisne

So Joffre was chosen and almost immediately he began to justify the choice. Foch the Man A Life of the Supreme Commander of the Allied Armies

Joffre and the others who directed the machine must know more than the mechanics of staff-control. My Year of the War Including an Account of Experiences with the Troops in France and the Record of a Visit to the Grand Fleet Which is Here Given for the First Time in its Complete Form

General Joffre was out of the car before it came to a full stop, and Hal and Chester were at his heels. The Boy Allies on the Firing Line Or, Twelve Days Battle Along the Marne

They gave time—no more than that precious twenty-four hours—to General Joffre and his advisers to repair by one supreme and splendid effort all the grievous errors of the war's first chapter. The Soul of the War

The distance was not great, and, as they now had no enemies to bar their progress, the lads soon pulled up near General Joffre's quarters. The Boy Allies in the Trenches Midst Shot and Shell Along the Aisne

He had now reached the Aube, beyond which Joffre had decreed that he must not retire. Foch the Man A Life of the Supreme Commander of the Allied Armies

Father Joffre, as the soldiers call him, is running the next largest boarding establishment in Europe after the Kaiser and the Tsar. My Year of the War Including an Account of Experiences with the Troops in France and the Record of a Visit to the Grand Fleet Which is Here Given for the First Time in its Complete Form

“My respects to General Tromp, and tell him I desire his presence immediately,” ordered General Joffre. The Boy Allies on the Firing Line Or, Twelve Days Battle Along the Marne

What was the part of that regiment in the gigantic tactics of Joffre? Over There War Scenes on the Western Front

Inside stood General Joffre, surrounded by members of his staff. The Boy Allies in the Trenches Midst Shot and Shell Along the Aisne

And on October 1 Joffre began to facilitate this movement. Foch the Man A Life of the Supreme Commander of the Allied Armies

But Father Joffre is a true Frenchman of his time. My Year of the War Including an Account of Experiences with the Troops in France and the Record of a Visit to the Grand Fleet Which is Here Given for the First Time in its Complete Form

General Joffre interrupted him with a wave of his hand. The Boy Allies on the Firing Line Or, Twelve Days Battle Along the Marne

General Joffre is content with this ceaseless "nibbling." Mr. Punch's History of the Great War

He was attached to General Joffre's staff when we left. The Boy Allies in the Trenches Midst Shot and Shell Along the Aisne

Joffre is an engineer, a master-builder of fortifications, a great defense soldier. Foch the Man A Life of the Supreme Commander of the Allied Armies

Joffre has proved himself to the democracy, which means the enthusiastic loyalty of a democracy's intelligence. My Year of the War Including an Account of Experiences with the Troops in France and the Record of a Visit to the Grand Fleet Which is Here Given for the First Time in its Complete Form

“Order a halt, sir!” commanded General Joffre sternly. The Boy Allies on the Firing Line Or, Twelve Days Battle Along the Marne

Only three men in this war know anything of its plans,—Kitchener, Joffre, and French. A Hilltop on the Marne Being Letters Written June 3-September 8, 1914

General Joffre immediately hurled a new force to the support of the French army at that point. The Boy Allies in the Trenches Midst Shot and Shell Along the Aisne

Joffre quoted this part of Renan's address, in taking his seat. Foch the Man A Life of the Supreme Commander of the Allied Armies

They did not know what Joffre had in pickle for them. My Year of the War Including an Account of Experiences with the Troops in France and the Record of a Visit to the Grand Fleet Which is Here Given for the First Time in its Complete Form

“Now, sir,” said General Joffre to General Tromp, “you will please dismiss your staff.” The Boy Allies on the Firing Line Or, Twelve Days Battle Along the Marne

We have been fighting a force ten times superior in numbers, and retreating, doing rear-guard action, whether we were really outfought or not—to draw the Germans where Joffre wants them. A Hilltop on the Marne Being Letters Written June 3-September 8, 1914

Not unless our plans come to the ears of General Joffre. The Boy Allies in the Trenches Midst Shot and Shell Along the Aisne

From what we have seen of him, General Joffre belongs to the temporizing school. Paris War Days Diary of an American

To make sure of saving Paris as the Germans swung their mighty flanking column through Belgium, Joffre had to draw in his lines. My Year of the War Including an Account of Experiences with the Troops in France and the Record of a Visit to the Grand Fleet Which is Here Given for the First Time in its Complete Form

“The meaning, General Tromp,” said General Joffre calmly, “is that you are a traitor!” The Boy Allies on the Firing Line Or, Twelve Days Battle Along the Marne

I had been told that Joffre had made a frontier of the Marne. A Hilltop on the Marne Being Letters Written June 3-September 8, 1914

He returned a few moments later and announced that General Joffre would receive them immediately. The Boy Allies in the Trenches Midst Shot and Shell Along the Aisne

As far as can be ascertained, Lord Kitchener went to the front and had a conference with General Joffre. Paris War Days Diary of an American

This address is the one rift in the blank wall of anonymity which hides the individuality of the millions under Joffre. My Year of the War Including an Account of Experiences with the Troops in France and the Record of a Visit to the Grand Fleet Which is Here Given for the First Time in its Complete Form

“And you shall have it, sir!” thundered General Joffre, now very angry, as he took a step forward. The Boy Allies on the Firing Line Or, Twelve Days Battle Along the Marne

In connection with the foregoing narrative this order issued by General Joffre on September 4,1914, which has but just become available for publication, has special interest and significance:— 1. A Hilltop on the Marne Being Letters Written June 3-September 8, 1914

"Let me have it, then," said General Joffre. The Boy Allies in the Trenches Midst Shot and Shell Along the Aisne

There seems to be no doubt but what General Joffre's plans have the heartiest approval and support of Lord Kitchener. Paris War Days Diary of an American

"We are ready to go after them when Father Joffre says the word," all agreed. My Year of the War Including an Account of Experiences with the Troops in France and the Record of a Visit to the Grand Fleet Which is Here Given for the First Time in its Complete Form

“A denial is useless,” said General Joffre quietly. The Boy Allies on the Firing Line Or, Twelve Days Battle Along the Marne

But beneath this agitation were the dangerous forces of political France seeking to oust Joffre, and there lay the menace that a political clique might get control of the army. The World Decision

General Joffre had slightly altered his plan, as outlined to Hal and Chester, and immediately the battle began the French made a counter-attack. The Boy Allies in the Trenches Midst Shot and Shell Along the Aisne

Both General-in-Chief Joffre, and the German General Staff, foresaw that the great battle of the Marne must be decisive. Paris War Days Diary of an American

Father Joffre plays no favourites in his discipline. My Year of the War Including an Account of Experiences with the Troops in France and the Record of a Visit to the Grand Fleet Which is Here Given for the First Time in its Complete Form

单词	Joffre
例句	Joffre “The government is responsible for omission,” said lawyer Joffre Campaña, founder of Goberna & Derecho, a group that researches legal issues related to governance. Signs abounded that deadly Ecuador prison attack was coming 2021-11-14T05:00:00Z Joffre Lakes Provincial Park features hiking a trail past three three turquoise lakes, which Paquette said appear increasingly brighter the higher you hike. 25 Must-See Destinations, According to a Man Who Took a 22,000-Mile Road Trip 2018-02-06T05:00:00Z School District superintendent Lee Joffre told reporters outside Italy High School that he visited the girl at a Dallas hospital. Texas 16-year-old charged in high school cafeteria shooting 2018-01-23T05:00:00Z In August last year, homeowners of its Joffre County residential project in Hangzhou, a city near Shanghai, staged a protest complaining of shoddy construction and smaller-than-expected amount of green space in the compound. Chinese Arms Dealer Stuck in Real-Estate Quagmire 2015-07-15T04:00:00Z Well, that’s exactly what Joffre did, and the French paid for his stupidity big time. How To Avoid 100-Year-Old Leadership Mistakes 2014-08-20T04:00:00Z Gen. Joseph Joffre organized a counterattack, and by Sept. 100 Years Later, Celebrating the Taxis That Saved Paris 2014-02-14T18:27:12Z In Laroque des Alberes there is a road named after Marshall Joseph Joffre, the World War I soldier whose victories are recalled on streets from Paris to Nice. The French who see Barcelona as their capital 2012-11-24T00:22:16Z Joffre did not provide details about her condition. Texas 16-year-old charged in high school cafeteria shooting 2018-01-23T05:00:00Z Joffre was in Boston on Saturday, the 12th of May. The Clammer and the Submarine 2012-04-17T02:00:15.727Z They reported this information to Commander-in-Chief Joseph Joffre and asked that they be allowed to shift their troops to better defend against the German attack. How To Avoid 100-Year-Old Leadership Mistakes 2014-08-20T04:00:00Z With the outcome — and possibly the fate of France — in the balance, General Joffre called for reinforcements from Paris. 100 Years Later, Celebrating the Taxis That Saved Paris 2014-02-14T18:27:12Z Gen. Joffre's scheme called for a still further retirement. The First Seven Divisions Being a Detailed Account of the Fighting from Mons to Ypres 2012-03-17T02:01:05.397Z Joffre said Tuesday that he couldn’t comment on disciplinary actions involving students, but that the school district adheres to regulations established by the Texas Education Agency. Texas 16-year-old charged in high school cafeteria shooting 2018-01-23T05:00:00Z But I've seen him—seen Joffre—and I waved with all my might, and I cried. The Clammer and the Submarine 2012-04-17T02:00:15.727Z Joffre dismissed the generals’ reports, even though his own headquarters intelligence was reporting the same thing. How To Avoid 100-Year-Old Leadership Mistakes 2014-08-20T04:00:00Z Yes, you know, all this," and he made an expansive gesture, "Verdun, and Joffre, and 'they shall not pass,' and Napoleon's tomb, and war bread, and all the men with medals and everything. The A.E.F. With General Pershing and the American Forces 2012-03-09T03:00:18.240Z On that day General Joffre told the C. in C. that he was going to take the offensive. The First Seven Divisions Being a Detailed Account of the Fighting from Mons to Ypres 2012-03-17T02:01:05.397Z Joffre said law enforcement officers would be on campus through the day. Texas 16-year-old charged in high school cafeteria shooting 2018-01-23T05:00:00Z And when Joffre came, I thought he would go crazy. The Clammer and the Submarine 2012-04-17T02:00:15.727Z If it was blatantly obvious to a large number of French commanders in the field that the Germans were going to smash through neutral Belgium, how could Joffre have been blind to it? How To Avoid 100-Year-Old Leadership Mistakes 2014-08-20T04:00:00Z The next celebrity was Papa Joffre and hats went into the air. The A.E.F. With General Pershing and the American Forces 2012-03-09T03:00:18.240Z Gen. Joffre quickly made the exposure complete by wheeling that army towards the east, at the same time throwing forward the left of his line. The First Seven Divisions Being a Detailed Account of the Fighting from Mons to Ypres 2012-03-17T02:01:05.397Z The day before Marshal Joffre arrived, I asked our guide, a Plattsburg veteran, whether the Faculty Company was to participate in his review of the battalion. Atlantic Classics, Second Series 2011-12-09T03:00:20.203Z It must not be forgotten that the battle of the Somme is a joint enterprise of close teamwork under the supreme direction of General Joffre. Raemaekers' Cartoon History of the War, Volume 2 The Second Twelve Months of War 2011-10-27T02:00:27.020Z And you could drown the whole French Army and General Joffre, and the Germans wouldn’t feel sorry. The Whale and the Grasshopper And other Fables 2011-09-05T02:00:18.250Z But on the historic night she stood at the right elbow of General Joffre and the left elbow of General Pershing. The A.E.F. With General Pershing and the American Forces 2012-03-09T03:00:18.240Z But "Joffre" was very friendly and insisted on sitting either on my knee or shoulder from the moment I sealed myself and my men in the tank. The Argus Pheasant 2011-08-27T02:00:20.160Z No more attempt was made to stop the car of Madame the Marquise from coming into the aviation camp than there would have been had she been Joffre himself. Molly Brown of Kentucky 2011-07-16T02:00:18.603Z This spirit in Joffre and in the other French leaders made France powerful in those first fateful days. Lest We Forget World War Stories 2011-07-07T02:00:28.183Z But once inside des Invalides General Pershing was alone with General Niox, who was in charge of the famous treasure building, and General Joffre. Our Army at the Front 2011-06-26T02:00:07.933Z While we were talking she came into the room with the roast veal and I said, "Henriette, they tell me that while I was away you waited upon Marshal Joffre and General Pershing." The A.E.F. With General Pershing and the American Forces 2012-03-09T03:00:18.240Z I wonder what "Joffre" thought of it all. The Argus Pheasant 2011-08-27T02:00:20.160Z The madame received the exceedingly doubtful looking guests with as much cordiality as she would had they been the President of the Republic and General Joffre. Molly Brown of Kentucky 2011-07-16T02:00:18.603Z It was the same spirit which Joffre later imparted to his men on the eve of the Battle of the Marne, the spirit which made that battle result in victory for France. Lest We Forget World War Stories 2011-07-07T02:00:28.183Z So it was General Joffre who walked beside him when General Pershing followed General Niox down to the entrance of the crypt, and stood before the door. Our Army at the Front 2011-06-26T02:00:07.933Z As he left the room Mar�chal Joffre pinched her cheek but the mark was gone before she could show it to the cook. The A.E.F. With General Pershing and the American Forces 2012-03-09T03:00:18.240Z Further resistance was hopeless, while by this time the Anglo-French armies were in their allotted positions according to General Joffre's plan. The Dispatch-Riders The Adventures of Two British Motor-cyclists in the Great War 2011-06-24T02:00:22.377Z Joffre having failed to bar the way in Belgium is going to fight on the Marne. The Old Blood 2011-06-13T02:00:22.897Z As the men on that September evening gathered about their officers and listened to the reading of Joffre's message, Joffre's spirit itself took possession of every one of them. Lest We Forget World War Stories 2011-07-07T02:00:28.183Z General Niox handed him the great key, then turned away with Joffre, while Pershing, after a moment's hesitation, fitted the key and crossed the threshold. Our Army at the Front 2011-06-26T02:00:07.933Z Joffre, for instance, fully realized the military usefulness of his enormous popularity and capitalized it. The A.E.F. With General Pershing and the American Forces 2012-03-09T03:00:18.240Z This very man who was cutting my hair had cut the hair of General Joffre—when he had his hair here in the United States. Turns about Town 2011-05-13T02:00:09.213Z Then General Joffre rose slowly to his feet, and the members of his staff rose with him. The Girl from Alsace A Romance of the Great War, Originally Published under the Title of Little Comrade 2011-04-23T02:00:05.477Z Joffre was careful not to make any decisions until he had thought the question over deeply, but once made, his decisions were immediately carried out. Lest We Forget World War Stories 2011-07-07T02:00:28.183Z Marshal Joffre was accompanied by General Pershing, the Pershing personal staff and Joffre's aide, Lieutenant-Colonel Jean Fabry, who was with the French Mission in America. Our Army at the Front 2011-06-26T02:00:07.933Z P�tain, while by no means the equal of Joffre on the personal side, knows how to talk to soldiers and to townsfolk and to make himself a big human force. The A.E.F. With General Pershing and the American Forces 2012-03-09T03:00:18.240Z Failing to shift the enemy from these impregnable positions, Joffre endeavoured to outflank the German right wing, already threatened by Maunoury's advance along the Oise. The New Gresham Encyclopedia Volume 4, Part 3: Estremoz to Felspar 2011-04-14T02:00:59.373Z But if we should be, you will carry the letters to General Joffre? The Girl from Alsace A Romance of the Great War, Originally Published under the Title of Little Comrade 2011-04-23T02:00:05.477Z Thus, from the unknown man who in 1911 had been exalted to a great and responsible position, Joffre quickly became known and loved by all the people of France as "Our Joffre." Lest We Forget World War Stories 2011-07-07T02:00:28.183Z There were ovations in all the French villages through which they passed, and there were uproarious cheers when the party reached the American officers who were to be addressed by Marshal Joffre. Our Army at the Front 2011-06-26T02:00:07.933Z General Joffre decided to nibble more vigorously on this plain than elsewhere. The Childrens' Story of the War, Volume 3 (of 10) 2011-02-26T03:00:45.583Z Both Joffre and French were under the impression that the German thrust was still in full career when their counter-stroke was delivered. The New Gresham Encyclopedia Volume 4, Part 3: Estremoz to Felspar 2011-04-14T02:00:59.373Z "I was told to deliver it only to General Joffre." The Girl from Alsace A Romance of the Great War, Originally Published under the Title of Little Comrade 2011-04-23T02:00:05.477Z Marshal Joffre was born in 1852 and lived for years in Rivesaltes, a little town near the boundary between France and Spain. Lest We Forget World War Stories 2011-07-07T02:00:28.183Z Between Pershing and Joffre there had begun one of those intense friendships that form too impetuously for ordinary explanation. Our Army at the Front 2011-06-26T02:00:07.933Z When General Joffre was asked to describe his operations during the winter months he replied, "We are nibbling away at them." The Childrens' Story of the War, Volume 3 (of 10) 2011-02-26T03:00:45.583Z Inspired by Joffre's stirring Order of the Day, "Remember the Marne: Conquer or Die!" The New Gresham Encyclopedia Volume 4, Part 3: Estremoz to Felspar 2011-04-14T02:00:59.373Z "I promised to deliver them only to General Joffre," he explained. The Girl from Alsace A Romance of the Great War, Originally Published under the Title of Little Comrade 2011-04-23T02:00:05.477Z Joffre is not only a thinker, but a man of action. Lest We Forget World War Stories 2011-07-07T02:00:28.183Z As Pershing and Joffre bent over them General Niox came to a momentous decision. Our Army at the Front 2011-06-26T02:00:07.933Z For most of the time the marines fought in trenches up to their waists in water, and, as General Joffre told them, they were in their own element. The Childrens' Story of the War, Volume 3 (of 10) From the First Battle of Ypres to the End of the Year 1914 2011-02-23T03:00:28.797Z On 20th Oct. the Germans recovered the Butte de Tahure, and in other counter-attacks prevented the French from developing their first initial advance into the greater victory which Joffre had hoped for it. The New Gresham Encyclopedia Volume 4, Part 3: Estremoz to Felspar 2011-04-14T02:00:59.373Z "Inquire of General Joffre if he can see me for a moment on a matter of the first importance," said the man. The Girl from Alsace A Romance of the Great War, Originally Published under the Title of Little Comrade 2011-04-23T02:00:05.477Z The officers of the staff of eleven men who directed the military affairs of the country, of which staff Joffre was a member, valued and esteemed him highly. Lest We Forget World War Stories 2011-07-07T02:00:28.183Z Fourth, and last, of the great Frenchmen, and greatest, from the soldier point of view, was Marshal Joffre, Marne hero, who came and spent a night and a day at camp. Our Army at the Front 2011-06-26T02:00:07.933Z Joffre had seen in him a soldier of the highest promise, and in three weeks had promoted him through all the grades to be the commander of an army. The Childrens' Story of the War, Volume 2 (of 10) From the Battle of Mons to the Fall of Antwerp. 2011-02-19T03:01:10.063Z Joffre's plan of attack, designed "to drive the Germans out of France", was not ripe for execution until towards the end of September. The New Gresham Encyclopedia Volume 4, Part 3: Estremoz to Felspar 2011-04-14T02:00:59.373Z On the day that the French retired from Mulhouse, General Joffre decided that the raid should be followed by an invasion. The Childrens' Story of the War, Volume 1 (of 10) From the Beginning of the War to the Landing of the British Army in France 2011-02-19T03:01:09.157Z While they were eagerly waiting to applaud his promotion, they were informed that General Joseph Joffre had accepted the appointment. Lest We Forget World War Stories 2011-07-07T02:00:28.183Z Lord bless your soul, why we sent Mr. Balfour over here to join in your huzzahs to Marshal Joffre. Over Here Impressions of America by a British officer 2011-01-30T03:00:16.597Z We are told that General Joffre's plan was, in the first place, to hold and dispose of the enemy's centre, and afterwards to throw all his available forces on the left flank of the Germans. The Childrens' Story of the War, Volume 2 (of 10) From the Battle of Mons to the Fall of Antwerp. 2011-02-19T03:01:10.063Z Earlier in the year Lord French had endeavoured to convince Joffre that the proper r�le for the British army to fulfil was an advance on the extreme north in co-operation with the British navy. The New Gresham Encyclopedia Volume 4, Part 3: Estremoz to Felspar 2011-04-14T02:00:59.373Z The Germans had been in control of the Chemin-des-Dames since September, 1914, when Joffre turned back the Teuton armies in the Battle of the Marne. The Story of the Great War, Volume VII (of VIII) American Food and Ships; Palestine; Italy invaded; Great German Offensive; Americans in Picardy; Americans on the Marne; Foch's Counteroffensive. Joffre destroyed this system entirely and announced that all officers would be appointed purely on the basis of merit. Lest We Forget World War Stories 2011-07-07T02:00:28.183Z Marshal Joffre and Mr. Balfour have arrived and both of them have made a wonderful impression over here. Over Here Impressions of America by a British officer 2011-01-30T03:00:16.597Z General Joffre therefore decided to continue his retreat until he could engage the enemy in a better position. The Childrens' Story of the War, Volume 2 (of 10) From the Battle of Mons to the Fall of Antwerp. 2011-02-19T03:01:10.063Z Joffre was unsympathetic, though he held out hopes of co-operating in such an advance with the French army at a later date. The New Gresham Encyclopedia Volume 4, Part 3: Estremoz to Felspar 2011-04-14T02:00:59.373Z So Marshal Joffre had termed it in recalling how the railroad had enabled him to win the Battle of the Marne by rushing troops and munitions where they were critically needed. The Story of the Great War, Volume VII (of VIII) American Food and Ships; Palestine; Italy invaded; Great German Offensive; Americans in Picardy; Americans on the Marne; Foch's Counteroffensive. Even so they were greatly outnumbered, but Joffre knew that all depended on their ability, for the first few weeks, to withstand the expected onrush of German troops. Lest We Forget World War Stories 2011-07-07T02:00:28.183Z Litter and ambulance posts were placed at Tunis, Bellvue Farm and Joffre. History of Ambulance Company Number 139 All the units of the Allied forces were now linked up, and the moment had arrived when General Joffre could order an attack. The Childrens' Story of the War, Volume 2 (of 10) From the Battle of Mons to the Fall of Antwerp. 2011-02-19T03:01:10.063Z Joffre agreed in principle to General French's proposal, but postponed the movement until 3rd Oct. The New Gresham Encyclopedia Volume 4, Part 3: Estremoz to Felspar 2011-04-14T02:00:59.373Z This charge had been made by General Dubail and had been indorsed by General Joffre and Millerand, then Minister of War in the French Cabinet. The Story of the Great War, Volume VII (of VIII) American Food and Ships; Palestine; Italy invaded; Great German Offensive; Americans in Picardy; Americans on the Marne; Foch's Counteroffensive. It was necessary that he should attack, and General Joffre ordered him to do so. Lest We Forget World War Stories 2011-07-07T02:00:28.183Z There is a story of Marshal Joffre, of which I can at least say that it is good enough to be true. Some War-time Lessons The Soldier's Standards of Conduct; The War As a Practical Test of American Scholarship; What Have We Learned? General Joffre sent orders that the French 3rd and 2nd Armies were to move to the west against the Germans operating between the Upper Meuse and the Upper Aisne. The Childrens' Story of the War, Volume 2 (of 10) From the Battle of Mons to the Fall of Antwerp. 2011-02-19T03:01:10.063Z On this day the French 9th Corps, which had been sent by Joffre to the assistance of the sorely tried British troops, took over the trenches in the northern part of the British salient. The New Gresham Encyclopedia Volume 4, Part 3: Estremoz to Felspar 2011-04-14T02:00:59.373Z Crawford had read elsewhere that the city was not captured until 1893 by a Major Joffre, later to become a Marshal of France and a prominent Allied leader in the First World War. Black Man's Burden It is more probable, however, that the general retreat was due to General Joffre's strategy. Lest We Forget World War Stories 2011-07-07T02:00:28.183Z Naturally the American soldiers followed this precedent and it was Marshal Joffre himself who led them to the crypt. The Story of General Pershing You will remember that, as early as 11th September, General Joffre had sent the left of the 6th French Army along the Oise in order to prevent von Kluck from trying an outflanking movement. The Childrens' Story of the War, Volume 2 (of 10) From the Battle of Mons to the Fall of Antwerp. 2011-02-19T03:01:10.063Z It is a delicious idea that Kitchener and Joffre should be reorganizing the Allied Armies because of the behaviour of our Ambulance. A Journal of Impressions in Belgium "Next to Joffre I understand General Petain is the most beloved commander the army has ever had," replied the other. Air Service Boys Over The Enemy's Lines The German Spy's Secret Yet all this time Joffre was almost entirely unknown among the French people. Lest We Forget World War Stories 2011-07-07T02:00:28.183Z Just before the great key was inserted in the lock and the massive door was slowly to swing open, Marshal Joffre and General Niox left General Pershing alone before it. The Story of General Pershing After we had broken through the French positions on the Belgian frontier, and had got Joffre's army on the move towards the south, the German army's advance appeared to be checked. The Childrens' Story of the War, Volume 2 (of 10) From the Battle of Mons to the Fall of Antwerp. 2011-02-19T03:01:10.063Z At the conclusion of the train-side greetings and introductions, Marshal Joffre and General Pershing walked down the platform together. "And they thought we wouldn't fight" If she can put certain facts in our possession, so that we’d stand a chance of finding Andre in the army of General Joffre, we might undertake the task. The Big Five Motorcycle Boys on the Battle Line Or, With the Allies in France Joffre, but eighteen years of age, was made a sub-lieutenant in a Paris fort. Lest We Forget World War Stories 2011-07-07T02:00:28.183Z General Pershing paid the formal and official calls expected of him, had luncheon with Marshal Joffre and then visited the French Senate. The Story of General Pershing Late in March 1915 General Joffre told an interviewer that his army was not crushed in Belgium by overwhelming numbers. The Childrens' Story of the War, Volume 2 (of 10) From the Battle of Mons to the Fall of Antwerp. 2011-02-19T03:01:10.063Z It was adorned with a statuette of General Joffre and a cluster of miniatures of captured German standards. "And they thought we wouldn't fight" “And what did Joffre do then?” asked Josh. The Big Five Motorcycle Boys on the Battle Line Or, With the Allies in France The formula for Joffre is easy to find. Lest We Forget World War Stories 2011-07-07T02:00:28.183Z General Pershing, in spite of the difficulty of acquiring a new language when one is older, was soon conversing in their own tongue with Marshal Joffre, General Petain and General Foch. The Story of General Pershing Hardly had this message been sent off before a startling telegram from General Joffre reached General French. The Childrens' Story of the War, Volume 2 (of 10) From the Battle of Mons to the Fall of Antwerp. 2011-02-19T03:01:10.063Z There is the highest authority for believing neither General Joffre nor Lord Kitchener approves of them. With the French in France and Salonika Much of the praise for what has happened goes to Joffre because he kept his army intact and refused to risk a general engagement until he believed the time was ripe. The Big Five Motorcycle Boys on the Battle Line Or, With the Allies in France Joffre thought long and hard and then wanted to do something. Lest We Forget World War Stories 2011-07-07T02:00:28.183Z Before the people of Paris, Joffre and Pershing stood together, each bare-headed, on the morning of June 15th. The Story of General Pershing At this time he received a visit from General Joffre, who brought him good news. The Childrens' Story of the War, Volume 2 (of 10) From the Battle of Mons to the Fall of Antwerp. 2011-02-19T03:01:10.063Z In her faith in Joffre, she opens her shops, markets, schools, theatres. With the French in France and Salonika When Von Kluck exposed his flank, and that new army came out of Paris to threaten it, Joffre knew the fatal hour was at hand. The Big Five Motorcycle Boys on the Battle Line Or, With the Allies in France General Pau had refused the position, saying, "No patriotic Frenchman has any right to accept this when such a man as Joffre is available." Lest We Forget World War Stories 2011-07-07T02:00:28.183Z Indeed, long after the two soldiers had withdrawn and the balcony of the Military Club was no longer occupied, the enthusiastic crowd refused to depart and the streets still resounded with "Vive Joffre!" The Story of General Pershing On 5th September 1914 the Allied armies were in the position in which General Joffre wished them to be. The Childrens' Story of the War, Volume 2 (of 10) From the Battle of Mons to the Fall of Antwerp. 2011-02-19T03:01:10.063Z There are just as many pictures of the German generals as of Joffre, as many post-cards of the German Emperor as of King George and King Albert. With the French in France and Salonika The wise French commander-in-chief, possibly General Joffre himself, had seen to it that reserves were on hand to take up the fight after the first line had hewn a way into the hostile trenches. The Big Five Motorcycle Boys on the Battle Line Or, With the Allies in France But Joffre determined that, should his country be attacked from beyond the Rhine, it would be defended. Lest We Forget World War Stories 2011-07-07T02:00:28.183Z In his duties he was to have the assistance of Marshal Joffre, whose ability as a soldier and whose position as the official representative of France would mean much to General Pershing. The Story of General Pershing You may be certain that General Joffre ordered this wing to be attacked without delay. The Childrens' Story of the War, Volume 2 (of 10) From the Battle of Mons to the Fall of Antwerp. 2011-02-19T03:01:10.063Z They must fight not only to retain their positions, but must fight for time—time in which General Joffre and his commanders could rush reinforcements to assist them. With Joffre at Verdun A Story of the Western Front Now like as not the Germans have determined to dispute the passage of the crossing, and left a big force there to hold Joffre’s men in check. The Big Five Motorcycle Boys on the Battle Line Or, With the Allies in France Joffre was now fifty-nine years old with his blonde hair and eyebrows grown white. Lest We Forget World War Stories 2011-07-07T02:00:28.183Z “Papa” Joffre had hurled them back from this river in the first year of the war; now Marshal Foch must do as well–or France was doomed. Aces Up General Joffre, however, was equal to the occasion. The Childrens' Story of the War, Volume 2 (of 10) From the Battle of Mons to the Fall of Antwerp. 2011-02-19T03:01:10.063Z She intended that Papa Joffre, the idol of France, should have them. How I Filmed the War A Record of the Extraordinary Experiences of the Man Who Filmed the Great Somme Battles, etc. The Allies have two—Joffre and Kitchener and possibly a third in Delcassé. The Note-Book of an Attaché Seven Months in the War Zone As a matter of fact it did not delay the oncoming Germans a day, for they invested it and drove past in their fierce assault upon Joffre's lines. Aircraft and Submarines The Story of the Invention, Development, and Present-Day Uses of War's Newest Weapons The military authorities frustrated Twyerley's public-spirited attempt to let the readers of The Booster into the secret of General Joffre's strategy—ruthlessly suppressing his daily column on The Position at the Front. Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 147, December 30, 1914 While this was going on, Joffre was slipping new forces to the north by rail. The Childrens' Story of the War, Volume 2 (of 10) From the Battle of Mons to the Fall of Antwerp. 2011-02-19T03:01:10.063Z "Come along, Joffre, you stand here," said His Majesty, "and you there," he said laughingly to General Foch. How I Filmed the War A Record of the Extraordinary Experiences of the Man Who Filmed the Great Somme Battles, etc. We spent the night at Bar-sur-Seine, sleeping in the hallway of a little hotel, and next morning went to the headquarters of General Joffre which, during the battle, were at Châtillon-sur-Seine. The Note-Book of an Attaché Seven Months in the War Zone With the French commission came two members of the staff of General Joffre, Major Tulasne and Lieutenant de la Grange, experts in aviation service. Aircraft and Submarines The Story of the Invention, Development, and Present-Day Uses of War's Newest Weapons "General Joffre then engaged in a short conversation with several journalists, and when they referred to the military medal which M. Poincaré pinned on his chest, he said: '3/8 All this counts for nothing.'" Punch or the London Charivari, Vol. 147, December 16, 1914 You may be sure that the Germans were not asleep while Joffre was making his preparations. The Childrens' Story of the War, Volume 2 (of 10) From the Battle of Mons to the Fall of Antwerp. 2011-02-19T03:01:10.063Z The President, not knowing what to do with the flowers, looked around for an officer to take them to his car, but General Joffre, anticipating the desire, called up his A.D.C. who took them away. How I Filmed the War A Record of the Extraordinary Experiences of the Man Who Filmed the Great Somme Battles, etc. On December 21, 1916, the French Government made public the official order summoning General Nivelle to the command of the armies of the north and northeast and signed by General Joffre. The Story of the Great War, Volume VI (of VIII) History of the European War from Official Sources Major Raynal for his brave conduct was by order of General Joffre made a Commander of the Legion of Honor. The Story of the Great War, Volume V (of 8) Battle of Jutland Bank; Russian Offensive; Kut-El-Amara; East Africa; Verdun; The Great Somme Drive; United States and Belligerents; Summary of Two Years' War On the following day, October 29, 1915, General Joffre went to London to consult with the British Government and to persuade them to take more energetic measures with regard to transporting troops to Saloniki. The Story of the Great War, Volume IV (of 8) Champagne, Artois, Grodno; Fall of Nish; Caucasus; Mesopotamia; Development of Air Strategy; United States and the War The rise of Generals Joffre, Castelnau and Foch and the retreat of the German invaders raised the Allies from the depths of despair to a degree of confidence bordering on presumption. England and Germany I continued turning, until His Majesty, thinking I had enough, withdrew, laughing and chatting by the camera, followed by General Joffre, Sir Douglas Haig, and General Foch. How I Filmed the War A Record of the Extraordinary Experiences of the Man Who Filmed the Great Somme Battles, etc. The French mission included Ren� Viviani, a predecessor of Premier Ribot and a member of his cabinet, and Marshal Joffre, the victor of the Battle of the Marne and an idol of France. The Story of the Great War, Volume VI (of VIII) History of the European War from Official Sources And it was the case, for Joffre had concentrated behind Paris a new army, Manoury's, which was now to attack. The Story of the Great War, Volume V (of 8) Battle of Jutland Bank; Russian Offensive; Kut-El-Amara; East Africa; Verdun; The Great Somme Drive; United States and Belligerents; Summary of Two Years' War By the 5th, however, when General Joffre's New Year's message appears, in which he tells his armies that the enemy is weakening, that enemy suddenly grows more active and energetic. The Story of the Great War, Volume IV (of 8) Champagne, Artois, Grodno; Fall of Nish; Caucasus; Mesopotamia; Development of Air Strategy; United States and the War A little after General French had sent General Hamilton this warning, he received a telegram from General Joffre which he describes as "a most unexpected message." The Story of the Great War, Volume II (of VIII) History of the European War from Official Sources I heard that night that the King was going to meet M. Poincaré, the French President, at the house of Sir Douglas Haig, and very possibly General Joffre might be there, as well. How I Filmed the War A Record of the Extraordinary Experiences of the Man Who Filmed the Great Somme Battles, etc. The French mission also achieved an incontestable popular triumph, due to the presence of Marshal Joffre and to memories of French assistance in the Revolutionary War. The Story of the Great War, Volume VI (of VIII) History of the European War from Official Sources On September 5, 1914, the Germans having now fallen into Joffre's trap, the French commander in chief issued his famous order, and the whole Anglo-French army suddenly passed from the defensive to the offensive. The Story of the Great War, Volume V (of 8) Battle of Jutland Bank; Russian Offensive; Kut-El-Amara; East Africa; Verdun; The Great Somme Drive; United States and Belligerents; Summary of Two Years' War General Joffre afterward made a tour of the Italian battle front and conferred with General Cadorna. The Story of the Great War, Volume IV (of 8) Champagne, Artois, Grodno; Fall of Nish; Caucasus; Mesopotamia; Development of Air Strategy; United States and the War These General Joffre attended to without the loss of an instant. The Story of the Great War, Volume II (of VIII) History of the European War from Official Sources His Majesty and Sir Douglas came down the steps and reached the gates as the car, bringing M. Poincaré, the French President, and General Joffre, drew up. How I Filmed the War A Record of the Extraordinary Experiences of the Man Who Filmed the Great Somme Battles, etc. M. Viviani and Marshal Joffre did not hesitate to avail themselves of this feeling by plainly requesting the immediate dispatch of American troops to France. The Story of the Great War, Volume VI (of VIII) History of the European War from Official Sources General Delacroix used that example to me in March, but it was not until June that General Joffre was ready to adopt it. The Story of the Great War, Volume V (of 8) Battle of Jutland Bank; Russian Offensive; Kut-El-Amara; East Africa; Verdun; The Great Somme Drive; United States and Belligerents; Summary of Two Years' War Undoubtedly, too, the influence of France, and of Joffre individually, was thrown into the scales at these Paris meetings against a continuance of the Dardanelles operations. The Story of the Great War, Volume IV (of 8) Champagne, Artois, Grodno; Fall of Nish; Caucasus; Mesopotamia; Development of Air Strategy; United States and the War Previous to the German attack on Charleroi, General Joffre still held to his plan of a left-wing attack, or rather a counterattack after the Germans were beaten. The Story of the Great War, Volume II (of VIII) History of the European War from Official Sources He was immediately followed by General Joffre, and an incident then occurred which took "Papa" Joffre unawares. How I Filmed the War A Record of the Extraordinary Experiences of the Man Who Filmed the Great Somme Battles, etc. Although the true facts have not yet come to light, it is believed that General Joffre emphatically refused to detach any of the French troops from the western front. The Story of the Great War, Volume III (of 8) History of the European War from Official Sources When General Joffre and the French army entered Alsace in August, 1914, the joy of the people knew no bounds. Birdseye Views of Far Lands It seemed only a matter of hours to the fall of Paris when General Joffre began his counteroffensive on September 6, 1914. The Story of the Great War, Volume IV (of 8) Champagne, Artois, Grodno; Fall of Nish; Caucasus; Mesopotamia; Development of Air Strategy; United States and the War In the last days of August Joffre had to make his great decision. The Story of the Great War, Volume I (of 8) Introductions; Special Articles; Causes of War; Diplomatic and State Papers General Joffre's 'Instruction' for the offensive on the 6th was brought to British General Headquarters by a French staff officer at 3 a.m. on the morning of the 5th. The War in the Air; Vol. 1 The Part played in the Great War by the Royal Air Force Satisfied with their initial successes, General Cadorna on land and the Duke of Abruzzi at sea settled down to a slow, patient chess play, not unlike that worked out by General Joffre in France. The Story of the Great War, Volume III (of 8) History of the European War from Official Sources He had just come from Joffre and he told an interesting circumstance. They Shall Not Pass The Aisne plateau, where the Germans came to a halt, is considered one of the strongest defensive positions in Europe, and General Joffre soon realized that it could not be taken by direct assault. The Story of the Great War, Volume IV (of 8) Champagne, Artois, Grodno; Fall of Nish; Caucasus; Mesopotamia; Development of Air Strategy; United States and the War It is not true, as was believed widely at the time, that Joffre invited disaster by sending the mass of his troops into Alsace-Lorraine, yielding to political and patriotic sentiment. The Story of the Great War, Volume I (of 8) Introductions; Special Articles; Causes of War; Diplomatic and State Papers Unfortunately, orders to the British army to continue the retreat in accordance with General Joffre's previous instructions had already been given to the corps commanders. The War in the Air; Vol. 1 The Part played in the Great War by the Royal Air Force It was to be a case of "nibbling" as General Joffre calls it. "The Red Watch" With the First Canadian Division in Flanders Joffre's view was easily explicable, and it was hardly possible to quarrel with the military judgment it discloses. They Shall Not Pass Having secured the capital against immediate danger, General Joffre now began to extend his line for a great enveloping movement against the German right. The Story of the Great War, Volume IV (of 8) Champagne, Artois, Grodno; Fall of Nish; Caucasus; Mesopotamia; Development of Air Strategy; United States and the War Once this fact was clearly established, Joffre resolutely drew his forces back until he was able to put more reserves in the field and thus approximately restore the balance between the two armies. The Story of the Great War, Volume I (of 8) Introductions; Special Articles; Causes of War; Diplomatic and State Papers On the 18th of September General Joffre changed his plans and began to push forces up on the Allied left in order to envelop the German right flank. The War in the Air; Vol. 1 The Part played in the Great War by the Royal Air Force Well, if Joffre is any good—Stop a bit"—he filled both hands with coal—"move your chair back. Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 147, September 16, 1914 In the end the politicians had their way and Castelnau, Joffre's second in command, came over to their view and set out for Verdun to organize the defence for the position at the eleventh hour. They Shall Not Pass On December 2, 1915, General Joffre was appointed commander in chief of all the French armies, excepting those in North Africa, including Morocco, and dependent ministry colonies. The Story of the Great War, Volume IV (of 8) Champagne, Artois, Grodno; Fall of Nish; Caucasus; Mesopotamia; Development of Air Strategy; United States and the War Joffre had probably fifteen hundred thousand on the interior line of the Marne. The Story of the Great War, Volume I (of 8) Introductions; Special Articles; Causes of War; Diplomatic and State Papers She pointed to Joffre and Kitchener as successful examples of the old and well-tried system. The Sequel What the Great War will mean to Australia “Uncle Sam is this biggest one; the one with white on is General Joffre, and the little one is King George and—” “Hold on there!” cried Jo. Penny of Top Hill Trail In this situation Joffre proposed to take his troops behind the Meuse and on the hills to the west and above the city, leaving the city to the Germans. They Shall Not Pass Only one hour ago Father Joffre passed through here. With Haig on the Somme In Joffre's strategy this army was to strike east while the British struck north, together they were to act like the two blades of a pair of scissors. The Story of the Great War, Volume I (of 8) Introductions; Special Articles; Causes of War; Diplomatic and State Papers When he took a walk, except for the companionship of Joffre, he went alone. Christopher and the Clockmakers In fact, we discovered that during "Joffre's offensive" days of repose mean drill, drill, and more drill, and when the men are not drilling many of them are guarding prisoners. New York Times Current History; The European War, Vol 2, No. 4, July, 1915 April-September, 1915 If Verdun were a fortress actually; if either the old town or the circle of forts outside had been of value, Joffre would not have proposed this thing. They Shall Not Pass Dennis nodded, and stepped forward, saluting as the two generals turned towards him, and a genial smile widened Father Joffre's good-humoured visage. With Haig on the Somme British slowness had wrecked the master stroke of Joffre's strategy. The Story of the Great War, Volume I (of 8) Introductions; Special Articles; Causes of War; Diplomatic and State Papers I can't keep tramping round with Joffre from morning to night, nor is there anywhere to go if I could. Christopher and the Clockmakers But where the Germans think Joffre is likely to strike is usually the place furthest from his thoughts. New York Times Current History; The European War, Vol 2, No. 4, July, 1915 April-September, 1915 This was the situation at 1 o'clock on the 29th, when I received a visit from General Joffre at my headquarters. World's War Events, Vol. I Could you be certain of returning to this village by eight o'clock in the morning?" he said eagerly, "for I am to meet General Joffre here at that hour. With Haig on the Somme Joffre had issued his famous order to attack upon September 5. The Story of the Great War, Volume I (of 8) Introductions; Special Articles; Causes of War; Diplomatic and State Papers Mark you," said one generously, "I'm not criticising either Haig or Joffre. The Long Trick In every little shop window along the high road to Bath there were portraits of the King, Kitchener, Jellicoe, French, and Joffre, flanked sometimes by pictures of poor, burnt and blackened Belgium. The Drama Of Three Hundred & Sixty-Five Days Scenes In The Great War On August 2, owing to the Germans passing through Belgium, our concentration was substantially modified by General Joffre in order that our principal effort might be directed to the north. World's War Events, Vol. I "Well, messieurs, it is a pity, and I am afraid something must have happened to that young officer," said General Joffre, consulting his watch for the last time. With Haig on the Somme It failed because Joffre met the German thrust with a parry which turned it aside. The Story of the Great War, Volume I (of 8) Introductions; Special Articles; Causes of War; Diplomatic and State Papers I was told yesterday that Gen. Joffre said the war would be over in March, he thought, from financial reasons. Letters of Lt.-Col. George Brenton Laurie (commanding 1st Battn. Royal Irish Rifles) Dated November 4th, 1914-March 11th, 1915 The Admiralty were always strongly in favour of my original proposal, and did not at all like the half-hearted operation which Joffre was substituting for it. 1914 I finally arranged with General Joffre to effect a further short retirement toward the line Compiègne-Soissons, promising him, however, to do my utmost to keep always within a day's march of him. World's War Events, Vol. I The English lieutenant shall have one too, if the word of César Joffre carries any weight in France. With Haig on the Somme The victory had been won because Joffre had deliberately held his forces in hand and avoided a decisive issue, until he had brought the Germans to his own battle field. The Story of the Great War, Volume I (of 8) Introductions; Special Articles; Causes of War; Diplomatic and State Papers "That's an aviation camp just like the one we saw when we came through France and gave General Joffre his fast ride!" declared Jimmie. Boy Scouts Mysterious Signal or Perils of the Black Bear Patrol I think before you see Joffre it may be useful for you to know I am inclined to think Russians have been bluffing to a certain extent. 1914 He had been in Papa Joffre's Army during part of the mêlée, wore the Croix de Guerre with several palms, and could hold a company of people enthralled with stories of his experiences. 32 Caliber Dennis pressed Laval's left hand in both his own as he left him with a happy smile on his face; and with a last look at the Aviatik, followed General Joffre to his automobile. With Haig on the Somme As I was desirous that the French Commander-in-Chief should see something of the British troops, I asked General Joffre to be kind enough to inspect a division on parade. New York Times Current History; The European War, Vol 2, No. 5, August, 1915 As they left the camp they gave three rousing cheers for General Joffre and swung their caps in farewell. Boy Scouts Mysterious Signal or Perils of the Black Bear Patrol In accordance with the Prime Minister's decision, I arranged a meeting with Joffre at Chantilly for the 27th. 1914 He has met Millerand, French and Joffre in Council and allowed the searchlights of his genius to be snuffed out! Gallipoli Diary, Volume 2 "I took the liberty of abstracting General Joffre's reply from your pocket without disturbing you," continued Sir Douglas. With Haig on the Somme General Joffre subsequently expressed to me in a letter the pleasure it gave him to see the British troops, and his appreciation of their appearance on parade. New York Times Current History; The European War, Vol 2, No. 5, August, 1915 It would be impossible to enumerate the notable speakers and meetings which have rendered this hall famous, from General Gage down to Daniel Webster, Theodore Roosevelt, and Marshal Joffre. The Old Coast Road From Boston to Plymouth I told him of my mission to Joffre, and discussed with him the situation in the East. 1914 If only Joffre and K. had looked at Belgrade over the guns of an Austrian Battery in Semlin, as I did in 1909! Gallipoli Diary, Volume 2 Somehow, Joffre got to know about a little scrap I had when the French attacked a German trench, and I helped to carry out the commandant, who was badly wounded. With Haig on the Somme The armies of the west had been weakened at a critical point, and General Joffre was given the opportunity he had been seeking since the beginning of the war. New York Times Current History; The European War, Vol 2, No. 5, August, 1915 The very fact that General Joffre's Chief of Staff had been French military representative at our Conference, and not General Graziani or his nominee, seemed odd. Experiences of a Dug-out, 1914-1918 The suggestion was certainly never referred either to Joffre or to me. 1914 Joffre is having careful plans worked out by his Staff for the expedition on the Asiatic shore which, he says, though unfinished, do not look promising. Gallipoli Diary, Volume 2 "I also recognized General Joffre, but who was the man with the brown mustache who stood next to King George?" Fighting in France I asked for it, and each maître d'hôtel treated me as though I had proposed we should assassinate General Joffre. New York Times Current History; The European War, Vol 2, No. 5, August, 1915 Some six months later, early in November, I again went over to France, this time with Sir A. Murray, to attend a discussion with General Joffre at Chantilly concerning Salonika. Experiences of a Dug-out, 1914-1918 I met Joffre at Chantilly on the morning of the 27th, as arranged. 1914 It has been demonstrated by facts that Gen. Joffre has read the plans of the German commanders and is ready for them everywhere and always. The New York Times Current History, A Monthly Magazine The European War, March 1915 It was copied by one of the greatest tapestry artists in France from the oil painting made of General Joffre by a noted French artist. A Journey Through France in War Time But, moving north with great rapidity, abandoning much of his artillery and supplies, he escaped the net Joffre had spread for him, and anchored himself securely behind the Aisne. New York Times Current History; The European War, Vol 2, No. 5, August, 1915 So he got across all right in the end and he flashed up to town, only to find that old man Joffre had not played the game. Experiences of a Dug-out, 1914-1918 I told Joffre that the English Government were anxious to hear his views and ideas on the points raised. 1914 Gen. Joffre, the Commander in Chief, ordered Gen. Foch to the command of the armies of the north. The New York Times Current History, A Monthly Magazine The European War, March 1915 While on the way to Gerbeviller we had to show our passes, and it was lucky they were signed by General Joffre, since nothing else goes so close to the front. A Journey Through France in War Time Common-sense says that now, when the boot is on the other leg, Joffre will assuredly defeat the Germans—and decisively, and common-sense is quite prepared to wait until Joffre is ready. New York Times Current History; The European War, Vol 2, No. 5, August, 1915 Several members of the French Government were present, besides Generals Joffre, Gallieni and Graziani; and with our party, as well as interpreters, secretaries and others, there was quite a gathering. Experiences of a Dug-out, 1914-1918 Joffre went on to say that the Russians were in close touch with the French factories, and were benefiting greatly by the experiments which had been carried out. 1914 General Joffre took the cross from his own breast and pinned it to Frank's. The Boy Scouts on the Trail It was then that France found Joffre, so the people say. A Journey Through France in War Time It cannot be denied that after ten months, confidence in Joffre has increased. New York Times Current History; The European War, Vol 2, No. 5, August, 1915 Truly there was nothing very auspicious in the start of Joseph Joffre. Boys' Book of Famous Soldiers I then arrived at an understanding with Joffre as to future plans. 1914 As General Joffre did in France, he retired before the greatly superior numbers of the enemy, until he was in a position to counterattack and win a victory. Winning a Cause World War Stories It was here that everybody watched for Joffre. A Journey Through France in War Time In the same way Joffre and Foch were known to be the great commanders of the French. Flag and Fleet How the British Navy Won the Freedom of the Seas As he grew older, this trait of silence became ingrown; it was alluded to as "Joffre's taciturnity." Boys' Book of Famous Soldiers Berthelot, General, Chief of Staff to Joffre, first impressions of, 35. 1914 Joffre was thus able to save his country from being entirely devastated and defeated, but General Putnik was not. Winning a Cause World War Stories So long as Joffre is at the head of the French army, the spirit of victory will remain. A Journey Through France in War Time Then we were inspected by General Joffre and Sir Douglas Haigh, who went slowly past in a car, followed by 13 other cars. Letters from France All his life Joffre paid little attention to dress. Boys' Book of Famous Soldiers Maps were produced; the whole situation was again discussed, and arrangements were made for me to meet General Joffre at his Headquarters the next day. 1914 But what I would plead were I only able to get at Joffre and French is that we are "such a little one." Gallipoli Diary, Volume I Since Joffre has become famous, of course much is known about him. A Journey Through France in War Time It is rumoured that we shall see Joffre in a few days or so, but it is probably not so. Letters from France It must have been a lonely life that young Joffre led—but we have no direct evidence that he ever felt lonely. Boys' Book of Famous Soldiers At this time I was anxiously awaiting the arrival of Joffre and Lanrezac. 1914 Joffre and French, as a matter of fact, would hardly feel the difference. Gallipoli Diary, Volume I Fishing is a good recreation for the man who wants to think, and the French believe that while Joffre was doing that he must have been evolving plans for settling with the hated Germans. A Journey Through France in War Time These words of the President of the French Republic are an epitome of the character and the military record of Joffre. Kelly Miller's History of the World War for Human Rights The short but terrible conflict of 1870 over, Joffre returned to college, and graduated therefrom in 1872, with the rank of full lieutenant. Boys' Book of Famous Soldiers We discussed the situation thoroughly, and Joffre was most sympathetic and "understanding" in reference to our special position. 1914 To be given what satisfies Joffre and French—that sounds too good to be true. Gallipoli Diary, Volume I During his brilliant career since the war began Joffre has developed some of the qualities notable in our own General Grant. A Journey Through France in War Time Joffre was placed in charge of a large part of the defense of Paris and drew the plans of the fortifications in the direction of Enghein. Kelly Miller's History of the World War for Human Rights Joffre's first work at fort building had been so well done that immediately upon graduation the government set him to work. Boys' Book of Famous Soldiers It was from the talk I had with them that I learnt how Joffre was forming the new 6th Army. 1914 That would sweeten French and he and Joffre would make no more trouble about the 29th. Gallipoli Diary, Volume I Joffre has made it uncomfortable for the inefficient generals in France. A Journey Through France in War Time Marshal Joffre traveled much and spent a great many years fighting France's colonial wars. Kelly Miller's History of the World War for Human Rights When Admiral Courbet telegraphed to the Home Office from the Isle of Formosa for a reliable officer to place in charge of this work, Joffre was sent. Boys' Book of Famous Soldiers Joffre's natural desire to profit by this, coupled with his fears for the safety of Paris, made him very anxious to take the offensive at the earliest possible moment. 1914 So this is what our famous agreement to have munitions on the scale deemed necessary by Joffre and French pans out at in practice. Gallipoli Diary, Volume I Joffre does not look kindly on visitors to the Front, and nobody gets there without his permission. A Journey Through France in War Time Recalled to France, General Joffre became a Professor in the War College and obtained his stars in 1901. Kelly Miller's History of the World War for Human Rights Joffre went at it without the slightest misgiving. Boys' Book of Famous Soldiers I strongly represented to Joffre the advantage of drawing the German armies on still further from their base, even although we had to move south of the Marne. 1914 That, we learn from authoritative sources, is the story of more than one broken soldier of Joffre's army. Golden Lads Time only will decide whether Joffre is really a great military genius, or whether he is merely a good general, conscientiously doing his best and fortunate enough to become a popular hero. A Journey Through France in War Time Joffre is unsympathetic and grim when at work. Kelly Miller's History of the World War for Human Rights There were some deaths by the wayside, but Joffre pushed on. Boys' Book of Famous Soldiers I could not forget that the 5th French Army had commenced to retreat from the Sambre at least 24 hours before I had been given any official intimation that Joffre's offensive plan had been abandoned. 1914 A few weeks later he was to succeed Marshal Joffre to the highest field command in the gift of the French Government. Italy at War and the Allies in the West It is at least certain that Joffre has beaten the Germans back and back, slowly, but surely forcing them out of France. A Journey Through France in War Time Among the latter he became known as "Papa" Joffre. Kelly Miller's History of the World War for Human Rights Joffre for once disobeyed orders, and decided, instead, to attack. Boys' Book of Famous Soldiers The result of my proposals will be the better understood if I quote General Joffre's reply to the War Minister, and a personal letter which I received from the Commander-in-Chief on the same subject. 1914 The heroic effort of the French army under General Joffre and a supreme strategic thrust at the German center by General Foch turned back the German tide at the battle of the Marne. History of the World War An Authentic Narrative of the World's Greatest War As might be expected, France is full of the sayings of Joffre. A Journey Through France in War Time Almost unknown to the masses, Joffre was placed at the head of the French troops in the summer of 1914. Kelly Miller's History of the World War for Human Rights That Joffre was a fatalist is evinced by another incident of this march in Soudan. Boys' Book of Famous Soldiers Huguet had arrived in the night with despatches and a Staff Officer from Joffre, with whom I held a long conference. 1914 Unlike Marshal Joffre who was cool, careful, slow moving, Marshal Foch is full of daring and impetuosity. History of the World War An Authentic Narrative of the World's Greatest War Suddenly in response to orders from Joffre, he marched his tired troops through Paris to Lagny, twenty miles east of the capital, where he took up a position on the Marne front. A Journey Through France in War Time The evening of that day, General Joffre issued orders for a general attack all along the line. Kelly Miller's History of the World War for Human Rights But eyeglass shops are not found in the desert, and Joffre went on without protection. Boys' Book of Famous Soldiers Later in the day Joffre came to Melun, and I had a long conference with him. 1914 Gen. Joffre in supreme command of French army. History of the World War An Authentic Narrative of the World's Greatest War Von Kluck was right, for the masterly strategy of Joffre had won the battle of the Marne before a shot had been fired in that historic struggle. A Journey Through France in War Time This movement, directed by General Joffre, was a remarkably able one. Kelly Miller's History of the World War for Human Rights "I told you that I was in luck," said Joffre. Boys' Book of Famous Soldiers In directing this great movement as he did, Marshal Joffre must once again be credited with one of those flashes of military genius which have never been surpassed in the annals of war. 1914 General Joffre gave permission to attack and announced that he would himself take the offensive on the 6th. History of the World War An Authentic Narrative of the World's Greatest War He had been paying a visit to General Joffre, and was registered at the same hotel as the Commission. A Journey Through France in War Time Joffre stands on the lower step in the centre of the picture. Kelly Miller's History of the World War for Human Rights With Joffre who has no idea or desire to give us 'fine writing,' the effect produced is that of reality itself. Boys' Book of Famous Soldiers "Be good enough to answer me by some means at once, as my own and General Joffre's plans are much put out and perhaps compromised by all this misunderstanding." 1914 More than a month has elapsed since, by the kindness of General Joffre and General Petain, I was able to watch the struggle from various vital viewpoints. History of the World War An Authentic Narrative of the World's Greatest War I was greatly impressed with a portrait, in tapestry, of General Joffre, the great French commander, idolized by the French people and hero of the Battle of the Marne. A Journey Through France in War Time The General and his staff were taken in a special train to Paris, where General Pershing was received by Marshal Joffre, Ambassador Sharp and Paul Painleve, French Minister of War. Kelly Miller's History of the World War for Human Rights Joffre arrived, after a long sea voyage, gave one look around, and then things began to happen. Boys' Book of Famous Soldiers General Joffre's telegram for me of October 8th has already been quoted, and I had previously been in constant communication with him on this subject. 1914 General Joffre, General Castelnau—and, later, General Petain, who at a moment's notice displaced General Herr—had to display genius where the Germans were exhibiting talent, and the result is to be seen at Verdun. History of the World War An Authentic Narrative of the World's Greatest War General Joffre, as we learned, has been at the head of the French Army for two years before the war. A Journey Through France in War Time General Joffre had spared more guns from Verdun for the Somme than optimism had supposed possible. My Second Year of the War At another time an officer remarked: "Joffre wants what he wants when he wants it—and furthermore he knows why he wants it!" Boys' Book of Famous Soldiers When I dispatched telegram F272 I knew that Joffre's views accorded with my own. 1914 They explained in detail General Joffre's plan of attack upon the advancing German army. History of the World War An Authentic Narrative of the World's Greatest War But Joffre first showed what sort of stuff was in him when he met the Germans at the Marne. A Journey Through France in War Time Joffre stopped and turned with a "you-don't-say-so" gesture and a toss of his head at something that Castelnau had told him. My Second Year of the War In a conference General Pau, a warm adherent of Joffre, shook his single good fist in the faces of the Staff officers, and exclaimed: "There is only one man who can do the job!" Boys' Book of Famous Soldiers I was not, moreover, apprehensive of any great difficulty in effecting our withdrawal from the Aisne front, and I prepared at once to carry out the arrangements made with Joffre. 1914 It aimed then at cutting Joffre off from Paris, in order to begin the investment of the capital. History of the World War An Authentic Narrative of the World's Greatest War After the Battle of the Marne, when the advancing French troops of Joffre arrived on the Aisne they found French civilians captured by the Germans and compelled by them to work in the trenches. Fighting France A colonel when the war began, in the sifting by Father Joffre to find real leaders by the criterion of success General Nivelle had risen to command an army. My Second Year of the War So they sent for Joffre and made him chief of the General Staff, with full power to reorganize. Boys' Book of Famous Soldiers On the 21st I received a visit from General Joffre, who told me he was at once bringing up the 9th French Army Corps to Ypres. 1914 General Joffre, in supreme command of the French, had chosen the battleground. History of the World War An Authentic Narrative of the World's Greatest War What sort of resistance could such men oppose to Joffre's soldiers? Fighting France "General Joffre sat in that chair two hours before the advance," he said, with the same respectful awe that other generals had exhibited toward the Commander-in-Chief. My Second Year of the War "No German could be more thorough than Joffre," said one officer. Boys' Book of Famous Soldiers I by no means liked my mission to Joffre; but the orders received were imperative. 1914 Joffre's plan of battle, however, would admit of no delay. History of the World War An Authentic Narrative of the World's Greatest War Previous to the German attack on Charleroi, General Joffre still held to his plan of a left-wing attack, or rather a counter-attack after the Germans were beaten. The Story of the Great War, Volume III (of 12) The War Begins, Invasion of Belgium, Battle of the Marne When he undid the paper I saw a photograph of General Joffre autographed with a sentiment for the occasion. My Second Year of the War He was no longer "Joffre the Silent," but "Papa Joffre." Boys' Book of Famous Soldiers We left Paris by motor early on the 16th, and arrived at Joffre's Headquarters at Vitry-le-Fran�ois at noon. 1914 General Joffre warned General French over and over again, "Your officers are too audacious; you will soon have none to command," and his words proved true. The Audacious War Therefore, when war with Germany became a certainty, it was natural the supreme command of the French army should fall to General Joffre. The Story of the Great War, Volume III (of 12) The War Begins, Invasion of Belgium, Battle of the Marne General Joffre, grounded in the France of the people and the soil, was a thrifty general. My Second Year of the War He is truly 'Papa Joffre,' the father and even the grandfather of the poilus. Boys' Book of Famous Soldiers As the British Army was posted on the left, or exposed flank, I asked Joffre to place the French Cavalry Division, and two Reserve Divisions which were echeloned in reserve behind, directly under my orders. 1914 General Joffre had no men to spare to be bottled up in the city. The Audacious War Before proceeding to British headquarters, General French held a conference with General Joffre, Commander in Chief of all the French armies. The Story of the Great War, Volume III (of 12) The War Begins, Invasion of Belgium, Battle of the Marne No less than General Joffre, Sir Douglas lived by rule. My Second Year of the War But this time a different Joffre stood in their path. Boys' Book of Famous Soldiers The second point I recall is the high esteem in which the General Commanding the 5th French Army, General Lanrezac, which was posted on my immediate right, was held by Joffre and his Staff. 1914 The strategy of General Joffre which foiled him is praised throughout France. The Audacious War It was to this second decision that General Joffre came. The Story of the Great War, Volume III (of 12) The War Begins, Invasion of Belgium, Battle of the Marne He introduced them as from "my battalion!" with as much pride as if they were Generals Joffre and Castelnau. My Second Year of the War In the gallery of the world's great soldiers, the homely, kindly figure of Joffre may well find place. Boys' Book of Famous Soldiers General Joffre also told me that his information led him to expect that I might be attacked the next day by at least three German Corps and two Cavalry Divisions. 1914 Then in a flash went the orders of Joffre along his whole concentrated line of troops: "The retreat has ended, not another foot; you die here or the enemy goes back!" The Audacious War General Joffre had so arranged his forces that the most spectacular—and the easiest—part fell to the British, and it was accomplished with perfection of detail. The Story of the Great War, Volume III (of 12) The War Begins, Invasion of Belgium, Battle of the Marne Just as the world was beginning to say that the war was over, General Joffre decided that the iron was hot, that the time to strike had arrived. "Contemptible", by "Casualty" Among the students who were granted this honor were Joffre and Foch—the former choosing the engineers, and the latter the artillery. Boys' Book of Famous Soldiers Immediately Joffre left I set out for Sir Horace Smith-Dorrien's Headquarters, as I could get no satisfactory report from that General. 1914 General Joffre, who is French's superior, is his inferior in rank, not being a Field-Marshal. Sir John French An Authentic Biography It was on September 5, toward the end of the morning, that the general order of General Joffre, leading to the great battle, reached the French armies. The Story of the Great War, Volume III (of 12) The War Begins, Invasion of Belgium, Battle of the Marne She said they had been in the very room where General Joffre met Field-Marshal French, and had bought the very teapot in which their tea was brewed. "Contemptible", by "Casualty" And attack he did, hurling back the surprised Teutons and aiding Joffre to turn the invader, and save Paris. Boys' Book of Famous Soldiers In a telegram, which I communicated to the troops, General Joffre very handsomely acknowledged what he described as the "invaluable" services rendered to the Allied cause by the British Army throughout the past few days. 1914 In many ways he bears, in character and temperament, a striking resemblance to his colleague in arms—General Joffre. Sir John French An Authentic Biography The spirited order to the troops issued that morning by General Joffre had left no doubt in the minds of Frenchmen on the importance of the issue. The Story of the Great War, Volume III (of 12) The War Begins, Invasion of Belgium, Battle of the Marne Some persons who claim to have known Joffre at Montpellier have manifested surprise at the greatness to which he attained thirty years later; he did not impress them as a man of destiny. Foch the Man A Life of the Supreme Commander of the Allied Armies "Let's name him Joseph," said Gilles Joffre to his wife, as they viewed their first child with much pride. Boys' Book of Famous Soldiers Joffre had particularly asked me to undertake the Air reconnaissance on the western flank of the Allied forces. 1914 Although Joffre is three inches taller than French—he is five foot nine—he is otherwise very similar in appearance. Sir John French An Authentic Biography There had for a long time been a perfect understanding between Joffre and Haig—that the English would wait to begin their offensive till the moment arrived when it best suited the French. The Life and Letters of Walter H. Page, Volume II He and Joffre had now the same rank. Foch the Man A Life of the Supreme Commander of the Allied Armies His neighbors had a saying that is preserved to this day: "Barrels as good as those made by old Gilles Joffre." Boys' Book of Famous Soldiers Huguet was waiting for me with more information and messages from Joffre. 1914 Sir Ian, 37.Hussars, 19th, 1, 5, 12, 16, 17, 18, 19, 21, 22.Joffre, Sir John French An Authentic Biography Joffre's vaunted plan that had inspired us through the dolorous startled days of retirement was, it appeared, a fact, and not one of those bright fancies that the Staff invents for our tactical delectation. Adventures of a Despatch Rider His old schoolfellow, Joseph Joffre, was then building fortifications in northern Madagascar; and his army rank was the same as that of Foch. Foch the Man A Life of the Supreme Commander of the Allied Armies Gilles Joffre accompanied his son to the capital, and left him in a private school. Boys' Book of Famous Soldiers M. Millerand undertook to lay this document before General Joffre at once. 1914 General Joffre, the French Commander-in-Chief, has sent a special message singling out the British Flying Corps "most particularly" for his highest eulogies. Tommy Atkins at War As Told in His Own Letters France, with her traditions of Napoleon, Moreau, Ney, Berthier and others, with rare skill set about the work of perfecting an army under the tutelage and direction of Joffre and Foch. History of the American Negro in the Great World War His Splendid Record in the Battle Zones of Europe; Including a Resume of His Past Services to his Country in the Wars of the Revolution, of 1812, the War of Rebellion, the Indian Wars on the Frontier, the Spanish-American War, and the Late Imbroglio With Mexico Joffre and his associates of the council not only foresaw the war, but they quite clearly previsioned its extent and something of its character. Foch the Man A Life of the Supreme Commander of the Allied Armies Joseph Joffre entered this famous military training school in 1869, at the age of seventeen. Boys' Book of Famous Soldiers I have already reproduced the communications from General Joffre under date September 2nd, in connection with the Paris interview on the 1st. 1914 Sept, 8—Gen. Joffre expresses thanks for army's support; Kitchener's reply; five thousand recruits in one day; German prisoners held in concentration camps. The New York Times Current History of the European War, Vol 1, Issue 4, January 23, 1915 Perrin, with authority from Gen. Joffre to conduct us anywhere we chose to go, providing it was safe. New York Times Current History: The European War from the Beginning to March 1915, Vol 1, No. 2 Who Began the War, and Why? In 1912 Joffre declared "the fighting front will extend from four hundred to five hundred miles." Foch the Man A Life of the Supreme Commander of the Allied Armies Within a few months the school course was broken up by the German invasion, and Joffre with other cadets promptly volunteered for service. Boys' Book of Famous Soldiers Information which arrived during the 4th confirmed all our anticipations of the previous day, and, in the evening at Melun, messages reached me from Joffre that he was formulating his new plan. 1914 Up to this time I had been requested by Gen. Joffre to defend the passages of the river as long as possible, and to blow up the bridges in my front. The New York Times Current History of the European War, Vol 1, Issue 4, January 23, 1915 More than a month has elapsed since, by the kindness of General Joffre and General Pétain, I was able to watch the struggle from various vital viewpoints. History of the World War, Vol. 3 Together, these two men, brilliantly supported by some of Joffre's colleagues in the Superior Council—notably Pau and Castelnau—achieved results that have been pronounced "unparalleled in the history of the Third Republic." Foch the Man A Life of the Supreme Commander of the Allied Armies But the Germans were not to be stopped by Joffre in their march on the French capital at this time. Boys' Book of Famous Soldiers Joffre was full of enthusiasm, and very hopeful of success if we all fulfilled our respective r�les and attacked au fond. 1914 The Field Marshal made known his view to Gen. Joffre, who agreed with it. The New York Times Current History of the European War, Vol 1, Issue 4, January 23, 1915 General Joffre, General Castelnau—and, later, General Pétain, who at a moment's notice displaced General Herr—had to display genius where the Germans were exhibiting talent, and the result is to be seen at Verdun. History of the World War, Vol. 3 Whether Joffre was of this opinion or not, I do not know. Foch the Man A Life of the Supreme Commander of the Allied Armies Joffre was employed upon them at Paris, Versailles, Montpellier, and even in faraway Brittany—until he was disposed to grumble at his fate. Boys' Book of Famous Soldiers The following were General Joffre's orders of September 4th:— 1. 1914 This was the situation at 1 o'clock on the 29th, when I received a visit from Gen. Joffre at my headquarters. The New York Times Current History of the European War, Vol 1, Issue 4, January 23, 1915 Scipion showed him that picture--he had bought one for himself--the dear old unmistakable back of "Papa Joffre," and the dear young unmistakable faces of the two boys, Beloiseau and De l'Isle. The Flower of the Chapdelaines They developed, in that battle, more than one great commander of whose abilities Joffre hastened to avail himself. Foch the Man A Life of the Supreme Commander of the Allied Armies Then when the final blow was about to be struck—the coup-de-grace as the Germans firmly believed—up from the South came the army of Joffre. Boys' Book of Famous Soldiers I sent a despatch to General Joffre, telling him of our work during the day and the points we had reached, and requested instructions from him for the 7th. 1914 I finally arranged with Gen. Joffre to effect a further short retirement toward the line Compiègne-Soissons, promising him, however, to do my utmost to keep always within a day's march of him. The New York Times Current History of the European War, Vol 1, Issue 4, January 23, 1915 The truth of course was that Sir Douglas Haig had offered General Joffre all the British help that might be required. Getting Together The German soldiers facing Joffre were acting on general orders printed for them eight years before, and under specific orders which had been worked out by their high command with the particularity of machine specifications. Foch the Man A Life of the Supreme Commander of the Allied Armies From Gascony at a later day came "Papa" Joffre to do his sturdy bit in saving France. Boys' Book of Famous Soldiers A message from Joffre informed me that the 9th and 4th French Armies had both made considerable progress and driven back the enemy. 1914 Once again, also the French were too impetuous, as they have always been, and as they still are, in spite of Gen. Joffre's severe rebuke. The New York Times Current History of the European War, Vol 1, Issue 4, January 23, 1915 April 3—General Joffre is quoted as predicting a speedy end of the war in favor of the Allies. New York Times Current History; The European War, Vol 2, No. 3, June, 1915 April-September, 1915 The Third, Fourth and Fifth armies of Joffre were those which had sustained the terrific onslaught in the north and had been fighting in retreat, practically since the beginning. Foch the Man A Life of the Supreme Commander of the Allied Armies General Joffre resolutely put this hypothesis aside and ordered the offensive to be resumed with the reinforcements that had arrived. New York Times Current History; The European War, Vol 2, No. 2, May, 1915 April-September, 1915 France, or, rather, General Joffre, for his is the first and last word on the subject of war correspondents, gradually decided to combat the German advertising. New York Times Current History: The European War, Vol 2, No. 1, April, 1915 April-September, 1915 On this day information reached me from Gen. Joffre that he had found it necessary to make a new plan and to attack and envelop the German right flank. The New York Times Current History of the European War, Vol 1, Issue 4, January 23, 1915 These reports were confirmed and capped by the remarkable communications of General Joffre to a journalistic friend. New York Times Current History; The European War, Vol 2, No. 3, June, 1915 April-September, 1915 Joffre had clearly foreseen the length of that line. Foch the Man A Life of the Supreme Commander of the Allied Armies General Foch is today in command of the northern armies of France, besides being the chief Lieutenant and confidant of Joffre. New York Times Current History; The European War, Vol 2, No. 2, May, 1915 April-September, 1915 No one knows what the Spring tactics of General Joffre will be. New York Times Current History: The European War, Vol 2, No. 1, April, 1915 April-September, 1915 Before introducing Lieutenant de Tessan, aid to General Joffre, and Colonel Fabry, the "Blue Devil of France," Chairman Spencer, of the St. Louis entertainment committee, at the M. A. A. breakfast told this anecdote. More Toasts Marshal Joffre, that fine Christian soldier, said a memorable thing about the winning of the war: "Our victory will be the fruit of individual sacrifice." What Peace Means I have eight battalions of the Thirty-second Division that General Joffre has sent me. Foch the Man A Life of the Supreme Commander of the Allied Armies They are old friends, as are French and Joffre, and Joffre and Foch. New York Times Current History; The European War, Vol 2, No. 2, May, 1915 April-September, 1915 One of the officers told me that General Joffre had put his winter tactics in three words: "I nibble them." Kings, Queens and Pawns An American Woman at the Front Or a house will be particularly "brilliant" if a very great singer is appearing in a new rôle, or if a personage be present, as when Marshal Joffre went to the Metropolitan. Etiquette Quite apart from humanity it was a terribly serious question for the Grand Quartier Général, where Joffre and his staff had their minds on the rack. The Living Present No one knew it quite so well as Marshal Joffre. Foch the Man A Life of the Supreme Commander of the Allied Armies And the main features of the answers to that query were these: Foch is the "greatest strategist in Europe and the humblest," in the words of Joffre. New York Times Current History; The European War, Vol 2, No. 2, May, 1915 April-September, 1915 Their regiment effectively checked the German advance, and in recognition General Joffre pinned the Cross of the Legion of Honour to his regimental colours. Kings, Queens and Pawns An American Woman at the Front Soldiers of Verdun," said Marshal Joffre, in his order of the 12th of June, "the plans determined on by the Coalition are in full work. Fields of Victory But not to sit fuming in Bordeaux waiting for General Joffre to settle the fate of Paris. The Living Present On the 19th of December, 1918, Joffre took his seat among the Immortals of the French Academy. Foch the Man A Life of the Supreme Commander of the Allied Armies He has, however, taken all in all, much more of the dash and nervousness and warmth of the Southern Latin than has Joffre—cool, cautious, taciturn Joffre. New York Times Current History; The European War, Vol 2, No. 2, May, 1915 April-September, 1915 There is none today that appeals to the popular imagination as Kitchener does in England or Joffre in France. New York Times, Current History, Vol 1, Issue 1 From the Beginning to March, 1915 With Index You know that even their "Papa Joffre" kisses his brave soldiers on both cheeks when he decorates them. Deer Godchild This was a state of affairs well known to General Joffre and none caused him more distress and anxiety. The Living Present How the brilliant generalship there thwarted the German plan; and how Joffre recognized it in reorganizing his army. Foch the Man A Life of the Supreme Commander of the Allied Armies March 28—A cannon is mentioned in the orders of the day for gallantry in action; General Joffre decorates thirty men for gallantry in action in the Champagne district. New York Times Current History; The European War, Vol 2, No. 2, May, 1915 April-September, 1915 General Pau, after a stubborn resistance, had fallen back, and General Joffre, commander-in-chief of the French army, also had been forced to retire. The Boy Allies on the Firing Line Or, Twelve Days Battle Along the Marne Also they had won the respect and admiration of General Joffre, the French commander-in-chief. The Boy Allies in Great Peril Or, With the Italian Army in the Alps By prompt action the lads prevented this and won the congratulations of General Joffre, the French commander-in-chief. The Boy Allies in the Trenches Midst Shot and Shell Along the Aisne Almost immediately another name flashed into the ken of every one, until even lisping children said Joffre with reverence second only to that wherewith they named Omnipotence. Foch the Man A Life of the Supreme Commander of the Allied Armies March 24—General Joffre cables thanks to the Lafayette Fund, which is sending comfort kits to the French soldiers in the trenches. New York Times Current History; The European War, Vol 2, No. 2, May, 1915 April-September, 1915 He is high in the confidence of General Joffre.” The Boy Allies on the Firing Line Or, Twelve Days Battle Along the Marne I am here with a despatch from General Joffre. The Boy Allies in Great Peril Or, With the Italian Army in the Alps In this event there was little doubt that General French and General Joffre would immediately order another allied advance along the entire front. The Boy Allies in the Trenches Midst Shot and Shell Along the Aisne Foch left the Polytechnic about six months later, and also went to Fontainebleau for the same special training that Joffre was taking. Foch the Man A Life of the Supreme Commander of the Allied Armies It happened about that time that Lord Kitchener with General Joffre reviewed a French Army Corps. France at War On the Frontier of Civilization When you see General Joffre, tell him at once what I have told you concerning the traitor. The Boy Allies on the Firing Line Or, Twelve Days Battle Along the Marne To this end the trenches have been gathered into a special telephone system so that General Joffre at Chantilly can talk to any officers or soldiers anywhere along the great swathe. A Volunteer Poilu I have here," said General French, placing a document in Hal's hand, "a communication that must be placed in the hands of General Joffre with all possible dispatch. The Boy Allies in the Trenches Midst Shot and Shell Along the Aisne And also it is possible that Captain Joseph Joffre had not then begun to develop in himself those qualities which made him ready for greatness when the opportunity came. Foch the Man A Life of the Supreme Commander of the Allied Armies He was a good soldier, who had heeded Joffre's request that everyone should go on with his day's work. My Year of the War Including an Account of Experiences with the Troops in France and the Record of a Visit to the Grand Fleet Which is Here Given for the First Time in its Complete Form Hal and Chester drew themselves up and saluted; then the former advanced and placed the document in Gen. Joffre’s hand. The Boy Allies on the Firing Line Or, Twelve Days Battle Along the Marne In the first place, we could not have an automobile, as General Joffre had issued an order forbidding the circulation inside of the military zone of all automobiles except those connected with the army. On the Edge of the War Zone From the Battle of the Marne to the Entrance of the Stars and Stripes "British officers," replied Hal, "on our way to Soissons with a dispatch for General Joffre." The Boy Allies in the Trenches Midst Shot and Shell Along the Aisne He was six years later than Joffre in attaining a colonelcy, and exactly that much later in becoming a general. Foch the Man A Life of the Supreme Commander of the Allied Armies The communiqués from Joffre became less frequent and more laconic. My Year of the War Including an Account of Experiences with the Troops in France and the Record of a Visit to the Grand Fleet Which is Here Given for the First Time in its Complete Form Hal and Chester followed General Joffre from his tent without a word and entered his car behind him. The Boy Allies on the Firing Line Or, Twelve Days Battle Along the Marne There was a short-legged, sturdy little energetic striped one which I called General Joffre, and a yellow and black fellow, who was, of course, Nicolas. On the Edge of the War Zone From the Battle of the Marne to the Entrance of the Stars and Stripes "It means that, unless General Joffre is warned, the French army may suffer a crushing blow; also, if President Poincaré is not warned, he may be kidnapped by the enemy!" The Boy Allies in the Trenches Midst Shot and Shell Along the Aisne All the world knows this now, almost as well as Marshal Joffre knew it then. Foch the Man A Life of the Supreme Commander of the Allied Armies Alors, one must trust the army and the army must trust Joffre. My Year of the War Including an Account of Experiences with the Troops in France and the Record of a Visit to the Grand Fleet Which is Here Given for the First Time in its Complete Form Even now, with treachery threatening, and whirling along at a terrific speed, General Joffre, probably because of habit, fell to work sorting papers, studying maps and other drawings. The Boy Allies on the Firing Line Or, Twelve Days Battle Along the Marne General Joffre had as many men as he could manage along the fighting lines. The Soul of the War Upon telling him that they had important information for General Joffre, they soon had a large automobile at their disposal and were dashing toward Soissons, where the French commander-in-chief had established temporary headquarters. The Boy Allies in the Trenches Midst Shot and Shell Along the Aisne So Joffre was chosen and almost immediately he began to justify the choice. Foch the Man A Life of the Supreme Commander of the Allied Armies Joffre and the others who directed the machine must know more than the mechanics of staff-control. My Year of the War Including an Account of Experiences with the Troops in France and the Record of a Visit to the Grand Fleet Which is Here Given for the First Time in its Complete Form General Joffre was out of the car before it came to a full stop, and Hal and Chester were at his heels. The Boy Allies on the Firing Line Or, Twelve Days Battle Along the Marne They gave time—no more than that precious twenty-four hours—to General Joffre and his advisers to repair by one supreme and splendid effort all the grievous errors of the war's first chapter. The Soul of the War The distance was not great, and, as they now had no enemies to bar their progress, the lads soon pulled up near General Joffre's quarters. The Boy Allies in the Trenches Midst Shot and Shell Along the Aisne He had now reached the Aube, beyond which Joffre had decreed that he must not retire. Foch the Man A Life of the Supreme Commander of the Allied Armies Father Joffre, as the soldiers call him, is running the next largest boarding establishment in Europe after the Kaiser and the Tsar. My Year of the War Including an Account of Experiences with the Troops in France and the Record of a Visit to the Grand Fleet Which is Here Given for the First Time in its Complete Form “My respects to General Tromp, and tell him I desire his presence immediately,” ordered General Joffre. The Boy Allies on the Firing Line Or, Twelve Days Battle Along the Marne What was the part of that regiment in the gigantic tactics of Joffre? Over There War Scenes on the Western Front Inside stood General Joffre, surrounded by members of his staff. The Boy Allies in the Trenches Midst Shot and Shell Along the Aisne And on October 1 Joffre began to facilitate this movement. Foch the Man A Life of the Supreme Commander of the Allied Armies But Father Joffre is a true Frenchman of his time. My Year of the War Including an Account of Experiences with the Troops in France and the Record of a Visit to the Grand Fleet Which is Here Given for the First Time in its Complete Form General Joffre interrupted him with a wave of his hand. The Boy Allies on the Firing Line Or, Twelve Days Battle Along the Marne General Joffre is content with this ceaseless "nibbling." Mr. Punch's History of the Great War He was attached to General Joffre's staff when we left. The Boy Allies in the Trenches Midst Shot and Shell Along the Aisne Joffre is an engineer, a master-builder of fortifications, a great defense soldier. Foch the Man A Life of the Supreme Commander of the Allied Armies Joffre has proved himself to the democracy, which means the enthusiastic loyalty of a democracy's intelligence. My Year of the War Including an Account of Experiences with the Troops in France and the Record of a Visit to the Grand Fleet Which is Here Given for the First Time in its Complete Form “Order a halt, sir!” commanded General Joffre sternly. The Boy Allies on the Firing Line Or, Twelve Days Battle Along the Marne Only three men in this war know anything of its plans,—Kitchener, Joffre, and French. A Hilltop on the Marne Being Letters Written June 3-September 8, 1914 General Joffre immediately hurled a new force to the support of the French army at that point. The Boy Allies in the Trenches Midst Shot and Shell Along the Aisne Joffre quoted this part of Renan's address, in taking his seat. Foch the Man A Life of the Supreme Commander of the Allied Armies They did not know what Joffre had in pickle for them. My Year of the War Including an Account of Experiences with the Troops in France and the Record of a Visit to the Grand Fleet Which is Here Given for the First Time in its Complete Form “Now, sir,” said General Joffre to General Tromp, “you will please dismiss your staff.” The Boy Allies on the Firing Line Or, Twelve Days Battle Along the Marne We have been fighting a force ten times superior in numbers, and retreating, doing rear-guard action, whether we were really outfought or not—to draw the Germans where Joffre wants them. A Hilltop on the Marne Being Letters Written June 3-September 8, 1914 Not unless our plans come to the ears of General Joffre. The Boy Allies in the Trenches Midst Shot and Shell Along the Aisne From what we have seen of him, General Joffre belongs to the temporizing school. Paris War Days Diary of an American To make sure of saving Paris as the Germans swung their mighty flanking column through Belgium, Joffre had to draw in his lines. My Year of the War Including an Account of Experiences with the Troops in France and the Record of a Visit to the Grand Fleet Which is Here Given for the First Time in its Complete Form “The meaning, General Tromp,” said General Joffre calmly, “is that you are a traitor!” The Boy Allies on the Firing Line Or, Twelve Days Battle Along the Marne I had been told that Joffre had made a frontier of the Marne. A Hilltop on the Marne Being Letters Written June 3-September 8, 1914 He returned a few moments later and announced that General Joffre would receive them immediately. The Boy Allies in the Trenches Midst Shot and Shell Along the Aisne As far as can be ascertained, Lord Kitchener went to the front and had a conference with General Joffre. Paris War Days Diary of an American This address is the one rift in the blank wall of anonymity which hides the individuality of the millions under Joffre. My Year of the War Including an Account of Experiences with the Troops in France and the Record of a Visit to the Grand Fleet Which is Here Given for the First Time in its Complete Form “And you shall have it, sir!” thundered General Joffre, now very angry, as he took a step forward. The Boy Allies on the Firing Line Or, Twelve Days Battle Along the Marne In connection with the foregoing narrative this order issued by General Joffre on September 4,1914, which has but just become available for publication, has special interest and significance:— 1. A Hilltop on the Marne Being Letters Written June 3-September 8, 1914 "Let me have it, then," said General Joffre. The Boy Allies in the Trenches Midst Shot and Shell Along the Aisne There seems to be no doubt but what General Joffre's plans have the heartiest approval and support of Lord Kitchener. Paris War Days Diary of an American "We are ready to go after them when Father Joffre says the word," all agreed. My Year of the War Including an Account of Experiences with the Troops in France and the Record of a Visit to the Grand Fleet Which is Here Given for the First Time in its Complete Form “A denial is useless,” said General Joffre quietly. The Boy Allies on the Firing Line Or, Twelve Days Battle Along the Marne But beneath this agitation were the dangerous forces of political France seeking to oust Joffre, and there lay the menace that a political clique might get control of the army. The World Decision General Joffre had slightly altered his plan, as outlined to Hal and Chester, and immediately the battle began the French made a counter-attack. The Boy Allies in the Trenches Midst Shot and Shell Along the Aisne Both General-in-Chief Joffre, and the German General Staff, foresaw that the great battle of the Marne must be decisive. Paris War Days Diary of an American Father Joffre plays no favourites in his discipline. My Year of the War Including an Account of Experiences with the Troops in France and the Record of a Visit to the Grand Fleet Which is Here Given for the First Time in its Complete Form
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