Part 2

II. BOYHOOD SURROUNDINGS

The horsemarkets at Tarbes. The school. Foch at twelve a student of Napoleon.

III. A YOUNG SOLDIER OF A LOST CAUSE

What Foch suffered in the defeat of France by the Prussians.

IV. PARIS AFTER THE GERMANS LEFT

Foch begins his military studies, determined to be ready when France should again need defense.

V. LEARNING TO BE A ROUGH RIDER

Begins to specialize in cavalry training. The school at Saumur.

VI. FIRST YEARS IN BRITTANY

Seven years at Rennes as artillery captain and always student of war. Called to Paris for further training.

VII. JOFFRE AND FOCH

Parallels in their careers since their school days together.

VIII. THE SUPERIOR SCHOOL OF WAR

Where Foch's great work as teacher prepared hundreds of officers for the superb parts they have played in this war.

IX. THE GREAT TEACHER

Some of the principles Foch taught. Why he is not only the greatest strategist and tactician of all time, but the ideal leader and coordinator of democracy.

X. A COLONEL AT FIFTY

Clemenceau's part in giving Foch his opportunity.

XI. FORTIFYING FRANCE

How the Superior War Council prepared for the inevitable invasion of France. Foch put in command at Nancy.

XII. ON THE EVE OF WAR

True to his belief that "the way to make war is to attack" Foch promptly invaded Germany, but was obliged to retire and defend his own soil.

XIII. THE BATTLE OF LORRAINE

How the brilliant generalship there thwarted the German plan; and how Joffre recognized it in reorganizing his army.

XIV. THE FIRST VICTORY AT THE MARNE

"The Miracle of the Marne" was Foch. How he turned defeat to victory.

XV. SENT NORTH TO SAVE CHANNEL PORTS

Foch's skill and diplomacy in that crisis show him a great coordinator.