Interesting side note, De Castelnau & Petain have previous, after a run in at 2nd Champagne, where Petain had delayed the attack, plus ignored advice which turned out to be crucial.
De Castelnau learnt from his and made sure everything he gave Petain were direct orders!
De Castelnau learnt from his and made sure everything he gave Petain were direct orders!
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a. Defence of Verdun on the right bank of the meuse, no retreat at all costs
b. Centralise the command under Petain
c. Organsies a resistance line around villages and forts in the area
d. Gen Herr moved aside …. For being a bit tired
“by 27th Feb, situation is stable enough, whilst having fixed the parameters of how this battle will be fought"
Yes, he brings a stable hand and puts in place the rotation of troops which is vital for moral
Do not forget, which Captain had a direct phoneline to Petain: Capt Doumenc
Who selected Petain & his staff to do the job: De Castelnau
https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-french-army-in-the-first-world-war-a-discussion-pt-5/id1119044000?i=1000682294214