Foch Collection

Wartime Toby jugs, WW1
Advertisement for Soane & Smith of Oxford Street, promoting their range of Toby jugs based on wartime leaders, principally Sir David Beatty, Sir Douglas Haig, Lord Jellicoe, Marshal Joffre

Signing of the Armistice, Compiegne, France, WW1
Signing of the Armistice in the carriage of Marshal Fochs private train, Compiegne, France, marking the end of the First World War. Illustration by F Chamouin. 1918

Photos on piano, Lloyd Georges farm at Churt, Surrey
Photos on the piano, Lloyd Georges farm at Churt, Surrey. On the back row, l-r: Eleftherios Venizelos, Lloyd George with Prince of Wales (future Edward VIII), General Foch

George V with military leaders during First World War
King George V in army uniform with British and French military leaders during the First World War. They are standing outside General Joffres chateau at Beauquesne in northern France

Oran, Algeria - Marshal Foch Square and Santa Cruz Hills. Date: circa 1920s

Lloyd George, General Wilson and General Foch
David Lloyd George (1863-1945), General Sir Henry Hughes Wilson (1864-1922) and General Ferdinand Foch (1851-1929), meeting around the end of the First World War

Ferdinand Foch 1918
FERDINAND FOCH Marshal of the French army during the First World War

Allied Commanders Wwi
Some of the chief Allied Commanders in the First World War: Petain, Foch, Haig, Fayolle, Pershing, Currie, Rawlinson, Debenay, Julian Byng, Humbert

WWI: CARTOON, 1918. And this is no scrap of paper. Comment on the close of World War I from the New York Herald, depicting French Marshal Foch presenting Germany with a demand for reparations

Marshal Foch - French
3780114 Marshal Foch - French; (add.info.: Marechal / Marshal Ferdinand Foch - drawing. French military leader, general in World War I. Supreme commander of the Allied armies)

Marshal Foch - French military leader, early 20th century (print)
3793804 Marshal Foch - French military leader, early 20th century (print); (add.info.: Marechal / Marshal Ferdinand Foch - French military leader, general in World War I)

King George V, President Poincare, Sir Douglas Haig, Marshal Foch during WW1

King George V President Poincare Sir Douglas Haig Marshall Foch and general Joffre during WW1

The Unknown British Warrior begins his homeward journey from France to be buried in Westminster Abbey. General Foch salutes the coffin in Boulogne. November 1920 Date: 1920

The Eiffel Tower from the Exhibition Gardens, 1889. Fashionable woman in fitted jacket, slim dress, with hat and parasol, in the gardens of the Exposition Universelle de 1889 with Eiffel Tower in

Marechal Foch statue, Mont Cassel Date: 2016

Postcard depicting the return from the races, Avenue du Bois de Boulogne, Paris, c
REV382303 Postcard depicting the return from the races, Avenue du Bois de Boulogne, Paris, c.1900 (photolitho) by French Photographer

Peace celebration in Paris, Foch, Joffre and Poincare
Peace celebration in Paris after the First World War, including Marshal Ferdinand Foch, General Joseph Joffre and President Raymond Poincare at the Hotel de Ville

Calendar, July 1916, WW1
Calendar, July 1916 -- General Ferdinand Foch, First World War. By Hermann-Paul. 1915-1916

Ferdinand Jean Marie Foch, by Andre de Chastenet
Portrait of Ferdinand Jean Marie Foch, by Andre de Chastenet, bronze, 3 April 1912. 1912

French postcard, Marshal Foch, WW1
French postcard, Marshal Foch, Our Conqueror, First World War. circa 1918

Marshal Ferdinand Foch, French soldier, military theorist and First World War hero
498895 Marshal Ferdinand Foch, French soldier, military theorist and First World War hero, from The Year 1918 Illustrated by English Photographer

Dassault-Breguet Super etendard 70
Aeronavale - Dassault-Breguet Super etendard 70, on approach to trap the wire aboard Foch or Clemenceau, during an operational cruise

Dassault-Breguet Super etendards ranged on deck after flying
Aeronavale - Dassault-Breguet Super etendards ranged on deck after flying, aboard Foch or Clemenceau, during an operational cruise

Dassault-Breguet Super etendard 25
Aeronavale - Dassault-Breguet Super etendard 25 after trapping the wire, landing on board Foch or Clemenceau, during an operational cruise

LTV F-8FN Crusader 39 awaiting launch
Aeronavale - LTV F-8FN Crusader 39 awaiting launch at the catapult, aboard Foch or Clemenceau, during an operational cruise

LTV F-8FN Crusader 3 waiting for launch
Aeronavale - LTV F-8FN Crusader 3, waiting for clearance from the deck crew to approach the catapult for launch, from Foch or Clemenceau, during an operational cruise

Dassault-Breguet Super etendard 23 and 33 awaiting launch
Aeronavale - Dassault-Breguet Super etendard 23 and 33 awaiting launch at the catapult, from Foch or Clemenceau, during an operational cruise

Dassault-Breguet Super etendard 66
Aeronavale - Dassault-Breguet Super etendard 66 about to trap the wire, landing on board Foch or Clemenceau, during an operational cruise

Dassault-Breguet Super etendard 23 launches from catapult
Aeronavale - Dassault-Breguet Super etendard 23 launches from the catapult, aboard Foch or Clemenceau, during an operational cruise

LTV F-8FN Crusader 3 launches from the catapult
Aeronavale - LTV F-8FN Crusaders 3, launches from the catapult, aboard Foch or Clemenceau, during an operational cruise. (Note: Foch and Clemenceau were two almost identical ships)

The Island of aircraft carrier Foch or Clemenceau
Marine Nationale - The Island of aircraft carrier Foch or Clemenceau, (two almost identical ships, to which the French Navy did not apply distinctive markings, making identification very difficult)

Forward elevator of aircraft carrier Foch or Clemenceau
Marine Nationale - The forward elevator of aircraft carrier Foch or Clemenceau, in use as a volley ball court, whilst lowered, to prevent losing balls overboard

LTV F-8FN Crusader cockpit close-up
Aeronavale - LTV F-8FN Crusader cockpit close-up, waiting for clearance from the deck crew to approach the catapult for launch, from Foch or Clemenceau, during an operational cruise

Breguet Br. 1050 Alize 65
Aeronavale - Breguet Br.1050 Alize 65, securely chained down, whilst parked on board Foch or Clemenceau, during an operational cruise

LTV F-8FN Crusaders 39, 17 and 35
Aeronavale - LTV F-8FN Crusaders 39, 17 and 35, waiting for clearance from the deck crew to approach the catapult for launch, from Foch or Clemenceau, during an operational cruise

Dassault-Breguet Super etendard 59
Aeronavale - Dassault-Breguet Super etendard 59, securely chained down, whilst parked on board Foch or Clemenceau, during an operational cruise

Ferdinand Foch (1851 - 1929), Marshal of the French army during World war I. Date: 1851 - 1929

Marshal Foch at the Victory Day Procession, London, 19 July 1919, (c1920). Creator: Unknown
Marshal Foch at the Victory Day Procession, London, 19 July 1919, (c1920). A Salute from the Guards: Marshal Foch, baton in hand, riding at the head of the French troops

Marshal Foch, Generalissimo of the Allied Armies on the Western Front, c1920. Creator: N Demay
Marshal Foch, Generalissimo of the Allied Armies on the Western Front, c1920. Portrait of French soldier Ferdinand Foch (1851-1929)

The Theatre of War on the Western Front, (c1920). Creator: Unknown
The Theatre of War on the Western Front, (c1920). Map Showing the Main Battle Lines from September 1914 to November 1918. Northern France and Belgium during the First World War: also shown are: 1

Famous French Leaders: General Joffre, General D Urbal, and General Foch. 1916. Joseph Joffre, Commander-in-Chief on the Western Front with officer Victor d Urbal

Marshal Foch, (1919). Creator: Unknown
Marshal Foch, (1919). Portrait of Marshal Ferdinand Foch (1851-1929), French general and Allied Supreme Commander in World War I

Marshal Ferdinand Foch and General Joseph Joffre during victory parade, Paris, France, 1918. Photograph from a series of glass plate stereoview images depicting scenes from World War I (1914-1918)

King George V in France, World War I, 1916. During the Battle of the Somme. Left to right: General Joseph Joffre, (1852-1931)

Marshal Foch, French general, saluting the British Unknown Soldier, c1918c1920(?). Ferdinand Foch (1851-1929) was chosen as supreme commander of the Allied armies on 26 March, 1918

Ferdinand Foch, French soldier and hero of World War I, 1922. Foch (1851-1929) was chosen as supreme commander of the Allied armies on 26 March, 1918

Marshal Ferdinand Foch, French soldier, c1920. Artist: Demay
Marshal Ferdinand Foch, French soldier, c1920. Foch (1851-1929) was a military theorist and writer. Illustration from The Illustrated War Record of the Most Notable Episodes in the Great European War

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"Remembering Marshal Foch: A Legendary Figure of WWI" As we delve into the history books, we encounter a remarkable individual who played a pivotal role during the tumultuous times of World War I. Ferdinand Foch, known for his strategic brilliance and unwavering determination, left an indelible mark on the annals of military history. Amongst the cherished relics from that era are wartime Toby jugs, serving as poignant reminders of the sacrifices made by countless soldiers. These artifacts symbolize not only their bravery but also Foch's leadership in guiding them through treacherous battles. One iconic moment etched in our collective memory is the signing of the Armistice at Compiegne, France. It was here that Foch stood tall as he negotiated terms to bring an end to one of humanity's darkest chapters. His unwavering resolve ensured peace prevailed over conflict. Photographs capturing George V alongside military leaders during this global upheaval serve as testaments to Foch's influence and respect within international circles. Together they strategized and fought side by side against formidable adversaries, forging alliances that would shape future generations. Away from battlefields and diplomatic negotiations, glimpses into Foch's personal life can be seen through photos adorning pianos at Lloyd George's farm in Churt, Surrey. These snapshots offer us a glimpse into his multifaceted persona beyond his military prowess. Traveling across continents brings us to Oran in Algeria - where Marshal Foch Square stands proudly amidst Santa Cruz Hills. This tribute serves as a constant reminder of his enduring legacy even far away from European shores. The camaraderie between Lloyd George, General Wilson, and General Foch further exemplifies their shared vision for peace amid chaos. Their collaboration paved the way for decisive victories while ensuring stability on war-torn grounds. In 1918, Ferdinand Foch emerged as a beacon of hope when victory seemed uncertain.