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S8 Ep1037: Nick Lloyd. Guest Nick Lloyd discusses the French defense, starting with General Joseph Joffre, a steady "engineer" who saved France at the Marne by maintaining his nerve when his German counterpart collapsed. The conversation explores the intricate relat
Nick Lloyd. Guest Nick Lloyd discusses the French defense, starting with General Joseph Joffre, a steady "engineer" who saved France at the Marne by maintaining his nerve when his German counterpart collapsed. The conversation explores the intricate relationship between French military and political leaders, including President Raymond Poincaré, who worked to reassert political authority over the army. Lloyd highlights the tragic rise and fall of Robert Nivelle, an artillery specialist whose initial successes led to his promotion beyond his capabilities. Nivelle's failed 1917 offensive nearly…
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