# Marshal Foch — Now It Can Be Told character guide

> Marshal Foch in Now It Can Be Told by Philip Gibbs.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Foch, Marshal Foch

**First appearance:** 0003-i

## Who they are

Supreme Allied Commander on the Western Front.

## In the story

### [XV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/now_it_can_be_told_se/chapters/xv)

Noted as the only general on the western front who obtained supreme command and had impressive personality.

### [XVIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/now_it_can_be_told_se/chapters/xviii)

Guarantees the safety of Amiens, inspiring confidence in the returning citizens.

### [III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/now_it_can_be_told_se/chapters/iii)

Mentioned as a fine soldier who attacked in the center during the Battle of the Marne, but criticized for lacking the vision to offer generous peace terms.

### [VI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/now_it_can_be_told_se/chapters/vi)

Foch commanded the reserve army that struck and achieved military victory.

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