Joffre Collection (page 3)

JOSEPH JOFFRE (1852-1931). French soldier. Photograph, c1915

Hai Phong, Vietnam - The Joffre Bridge. Date: circa 1930s

Haig introducing Sir Pertab Singh to General Joffre
Field Marshal Douglas Haig, 1st Earl Haig (1861-1928) introducing Lieutenant-General Maharaja Sri Pratap Singh Sahib Bahadur of Idar (1845-1922) to Marshal Joseph Jacques Cesaire Joffre (1852-1931)

Syria - Weapons taken from Arab fighters by the French
Syria - General Joseph Joffre (1852-1931) inspects weapons taken from Arab Hauran rebel fighters by the controlling colonial French forces. Date: circa 1919

World War I (1914-1918). Generals Joffre and French studying the progress of operations in the fighting line in Flanders in an abandoned farm

World War I 1914-1918: The Liberator of France Soldier reporting to Marshal Joseph Joffre in the French headquarters on night of 6 September 1914. 1st Battle of the Marne 6-10 September

World War I 1914-1918. French soldiers on a cold, starry night behind a bank with barbed wire entanglements above. Ghostly figure of General Joffre as Grandfather Christmas watches over them

Joseph Jacques Cesaire Joffre (1852-1931) French soldier. Commander-in-Chief French forces 1915-16. Marshal of France. Chromolithograph card 1917

General Joffre (1852-1931), French military commander. Edward Penfield (1866-1925) American artist and illustrator. Cover of Colliers magazine, 16 October 1915. World War I. Soldier Uniform

J. J. C. Joffre
JOSEPH-JACQUES-CESAIRE JOFFRE French soldier; commander in chief of the French and Allied armies in World War One Date: 1852 - 1931

French General Joffre
Portrait of the French General Joffre

WWI - French Generals
General Castelnau, General Joffre and General Pau - French Generals of World War One. Captioned " Pour La France !.." February 1915

Joffre Photo
JOSEPH-JACQUES-CESAIRE JOFFRE French military commander, in informal mode in 1920. Date: 1852 - 1931

French Generals Castelnau, Joffre and Pau, on the Western Front during the First World War. 1 February 1915

General Joseph Joffre circa 1915

Lloyd George, General Haig, General Joffre, France
David Lloyd George (1863-1945), Field Marshal Sir Douglas Haig (1861-1928), and General Joseph Jacques Cesaire Joffre (1852-1931), at 14th Army Corps Headquarters, Meaulte, northern France

Field Marshal Sir John French with General Joffre
Field Marshal Sir John French, 1st Earl of Ypres (1852-1925), British Army officer who led the BEF (British Expeditionary Force) from August 1914

General Joffre and Sir William Robertson in Cologne
General Joseph Joffre and Field Marshal Sir William Robertson in Cologne, Germany, accompanied by other Allied officers. Date: circa 1919

General Joffre and others during WW1
General Joseph Joffre (1852-1931) (left), Commander of the French Army during the first half of the First World War, seen here (left)

Sir Douglas Haig meeting General Joffre, Montreuil
General Sir Douglas Haig (1861-1928) meeting General Joseph Jacques Cesaire Joffre (1852-1931) at his headquarters at Montreuil, northern France, during the First World War. Date: 17 June 1916

General Joffre and General Maud huy, St Pol, WW1
General Joseph Joffre (1852-1931) and General Louis Ernest de Maud huy (1857-1921) in a street in St Pol, northern France, during the First World War. Date: 1915

General Haig and General Joffre at Chantilly, France
General Sir Douglas Haig (1861-1928), British army officer, and General Joseph Joffre (1852-1931), French army officer. Seen here with others during a meeting at Chantilly, northern France

Generals Joffre, Langle de Cary and Guillaumat, WW1
General Joseph Joffre (1852-1931) (left), Commander of the French Army during the first half of the First World War, with General Fernand de Langle de Cary (1849-1927) (centre)

General Joffre at his desk, WW1
General Joseph Joffre (1852-1931), Commander of the French Army during the first half of the First World War, seen here sitting at his desk at headquarters. Date: circa 1916

General Joffre and General Cadorna, WW1
General Joseph Joffre (1852-1931), Commander of the French Army during the first half of the First World War (left) with General Luigi Cadorna (1850-1928), Italian Field Marshal

Generals Joffre, Cadorna and Pollo during WW1
General Joseph Joffre, Commander of the French Army during the first half of the First World War, seen here with Italian generals Cadorna and Porro

French Generals Joffre and Castelnau
French Generals Joffre (centre) and Castelnau (right), talking to a cavalry officer (left) in a cuirassier helmet on the Western Front during the First World War. Date: 1914-1918

General Joffre / Stamp
JOSEPH JACQUES CESAIRE JOFFRE French soldier, commander in chief of the French and Allied armies in World War One

General Castelnau
Photographic portrait of General Edouard de Castelnau, Chief of Staff to General Joffre

General Joffre at dejeuner in the field
General Joffre (left) enjoying an open-air lunch in the field with his staff

Kitchener visits the French front
Photograph showing the war ministers of Britain and France at an inspection on a visit to the Western front. Lord Kitchener is seen second from left, and General Joffre third from left

Joffre and Kitchener
General Joffre leaving the War Office with Lord Kitchener on a visit to London in October 1915

Joffre in Alsace
General Joffre welcomed in Alsace, shortly after the territory was regained by the French in 1915

Joffre and King Albert of Belgium
General Joffre in conversation with King Albert of Belgium (1875-1934), Commander-in-Chief of the Belgian army. Albert was credited with leading a gallant Belgian resistance against the German army

Joffre meeting the King and Prince of Wales
George V and the Prince of Wales meeting General Joffre and President Poincare on October 21st, 1915, during the Kings visit to France

H. H. Asquith, M. Millerand and General Joffre at British Arm
Photograph showing M. Millerand, the French Minister of War, (on left tipping his hat) and General Joffre of France (on left with light-coloured coat and medal) leaving a meeting with H.H

The Allies at the War Council
France, Britain, Russia, Italy and Belgium represented at the War Council at the French General Headquarters near Paris. From left to right, front row: General Porro, Sir John French

Joffre and French
The British and French commanders-in-chief walking together at the front; Sir John French and General Joffre with a party of British and French staff officers

Three French war leaders
Photograph showing Generalissimo Joffre (centre), General Foch (right) and General Durbal in consultation in 1915

Joffre and the King of Italy
General Joffre enjoying an alfresco lunch with King Victor Emanuel III during a visit to the Italian front in September 1915

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"Marshal Joseph Jacques Cesaire Joffre: A Resolute Leader in the Tumultuous Times of WW1" During the chaos of World War I, one name stood out as a symbol of unwavering leadership and strategic brilliance - Marshal Joseph Jacques Cesaire Joffre. Known for his iconic appearance with his distinctive mustache, General Joffre played a pivotal role in shaping the course of history. As we delve into this remarkable figure's life, we are reminded of the impact he had on both France and the world. From Wartime Toby jugs to English-made war dolls, Joffre's influence extended beyond military tactics; it became deeply ingrained in popular culture. In 1914, amidst the turmoil that engulfed Europe, King George V joined forces with President Poincare and Sir Douglas Haig to form an alliance against their common enemy. Together they strategized under General Joffre's guidance to ensure victory for their nations. Joffre's indomitable spirit resonated throughout France during WW1. His presence on battlefields instilled hope among soldiers who fought valiantly under his command. The image captured by Henri Manuel showcases him at his prime – a resolute leader ready to face any challenge head-on. Beyond mere military prowess, Marshal Joffre was also known for fostering international relationships. He engaged in crucial conversations with influential figures like General Pershing from America, further solidifying alliances that would shape future events. The significance of General Joffre cannot be overstated when considering the broader context of World War I. His leadership skills were instrumental in guiding troops through treacherous terrains and devastating battles while maintaining morale amidst unimaginable hardships. Even after the war ended in 1918, Marshal Joseph Jacques Cesaire Joffre remained an emblematic figure whose legacy endured long after peace was restored. His contributions continue to inspire generations as we reflect on the sacrifices made during those tumultuous times.