WW1 Key Figures by Joley Leach

Ferdinand Foch

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Importance of Ferdinand Foch

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Ferdinand Foch served as the supreme commander of the Allied armies.

Facts about Ferdinand Foch

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He was appointed the prestigious title of marshal of France, which is the nation's highest military honor
His tomb is close to Napoleon Bonaparte, who was also a very successful general of the French armies

Link about Ferdinand Foch

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Picture of Ferdinand Foch

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David Lloyd George

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Importance of David Lloyd George

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David Lloyd George was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1916 to 1922.

Facts about David Lloyd George

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He signed the Treaty of Versailles in 1919
In 1915, he became the Minister of Munitions. The Minister of Munitions oversees and co-ordinates the production and distribution of munitions for the war effort

Link about David Lloyd George

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Picture of David Lloyd George

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Paul Von Hindenburg

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Importance of Paul Von Hindenburg

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Paul Von Hindenburg was a German military leader and statesman who led the Imperial German Army during WW1. He was later the president of Germany from 1925 to 1934.

Facts about Paul Von Hindenburg

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Hindenburg partnered with Eric Ludendorff, and together they were responsible for Germany's successes during early WW1.
The Germans created the Hindenburg line, a defensive line up to 8 miles deep on the western front.

Link about Paul von Hindenburg

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Picture of Paul von Hindenburg

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Vladimir Lenin

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Importance of Vladimir Lenin

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Vladimir Lenin was the head of the Bolshevik Party during the Russian Revolution. During WWI, he advocated for Russia's defeat because he believed that it would speed up the process of having the political revolution that he wanted.

Facts about Vladimir Lenin

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He did not think that WW1 needed to happen
He returned to Russia after the Russian Revolution failed to transform it into a Europe-wide proletarian revolution because he believed it would cause the end of capitalism and the rise of socialism

Link about Vladimir Lenin

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Picture of Vladimir Lenin

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Woodrow Wilson

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Importance of Woodrow Wilson

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Woodrow Wilson attempted to keep the USA out of WW1, but was unsuccessful. He decided to lead America into the war to "make the world safe for democracy".

Facts about Woodrow Wilson

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He was the main supporter of the League of Nations
He had a neutral stance and was not a fan of being involved with foreign affairs, which is a part of the reason that he wanted to keep American out of the war. He always advocated for peace

Link about Woodrow Wilson

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Picture of Woodrow Wilson

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