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Portrait of Marshal Joffre 1852-1931, John #867278

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Portrait of Marshal Joffre 1852-1931, John #867278
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Joseph Jacques Cesaire Joffre (1852-1931) was born on 12 January 1852 in Rivesaltes in the Eastern Pyrenees.
Joffre, known as 'Papa Joffre', first saw service during the siege of Paris during the Franco-Prussian War of 1870-71, serving afterwards in the French colonies. He was appointed Chief of the French General Staff in 1911 upon the recommendation of his mentor, Joseph Simon Gallieni.

In this capacity Joffre was responsible for the development of the deeply flawed Plan XVII blueprint for the invasion of Germany, which did not take account of the likelihood of a German invasion of France through Belgium. He also acted to purge the French army of 'defensively-minded' officers prior to the outbreak of war.
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<tr><td>Condition:Good </td></tr>
<tr><td>Year:1852-1931</td></tr>
<tr><td>Country:Denmark</td></tr>
<tr><td>Maker:Christian Johansen 1876-1964</td></tr>
<tr><td>Height:30</td></tr>

<tr><td>Width:24</td></tr>

<tr><td>Title:Portrait of Marshal Joffre 1852-1931, John</td></tr>
<tr><td>Style:Traditional </td></tr>

<tr><td>Type:Oil on Canvas </td></tr>
<tr><td>Location:london uk</td></tr>
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