Ferdinand Foch

ModernGeneralFrance1851 — 1929

Allied Supreme Commander who accepted the German armistice.

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Quick Facts

Born

1851

Died

1929

Country

France

Era

Modern

Occupation

General

Score Overview

Military (10%)78

Political (20%)72

Influence (20%)75

Legacy (20%)65

Leadership (15%)68

Strategy (15%)70

Total Score70.8

Ferdinand Foch — Complete Timeline

1914 AD

First Battle of the MarneWar

As commander of the French Ninth Army, Foch's forces held the line and counterattacked at the First Battle of the Marne, helping to halt the German advance on Paris. This battle saved France from early defeat.

World War IWestern FrontDefense

Impact: global

1918 AD

Hundred Days OffensiveWar

Foch planned and directed the Allied Hundred Days Offensive, a series of coordinated attacks that broke the German lines and forced the German army to retreat. The offensive led directly to the Armistice.

World War IWestern FrontOffensive

Impact: global

Appointed Allied Supreme CommanderPolitical Action◆ Major

Foch was appointed Supreme Commander of the Allied Armies on the Western Front, coordinating the forces of France, Britain, the United States, and other allies. This unified command was crucial for the final Allied offensives.

World War ICommandAllied Unity

Impact: globalconstructive

Accepted the German ArmisticePolitical Action

Foch, as Allied Supreme Commander, accepted the German armistice delegation in a railway carriage at Compi

World War IArmisticePeace

Impact: global