What Foch suffered in the defeat of France by the Prussians.

[ IV. PARIS AFTER THE GERMANS LEFT ]

Foch begins his military studies, determined to be ready when France should again need defense.

[ V. LEARNING TO BE A ROUGH RIDER ]

Begins to specialize in cavalry training. The school at Saumur.

[ VI. FIRST YEARS IN BRITTANY ]

Seven years at Rennes as artillery captain and always student of war. Called to Paris for further training.

[ VII. JOFFRE AND FOCH ]

Parallels in their careers since their school days together.

[ VIII. THE SUPERIOR SCHOOL OF WAR ]