Ferdinand Foch

Marshal Ferdinand Foch, OM, GCB, (October 2, 1851 March 20, 1929) was a French soldier. He was a French marshal and rose to be commander of the allied armies during World War I.

7 Quotes

A battle won is a battle which we will not acknowledge to be lost.
— Ferdinand Foch

My center is giving way, my right is in retreat; situation excellent. I shall attack.
— Ferdinand Foch

A lost battle is a battle one thinks one has lost.
— Ferdinand Foch

In whatever position you find yourself determine first your objective.
— Ferdinand Foch

The will to conquer is the first condition of victory.
— Ferdinand Foch

My center is giving away, my right is pushed back, situation excellent, I am attacking.
— Ferdinand Foch

The most powerful weapon on earth is the human soul on fire.
— Ferdinand Foch