Castelnau runs the Verdun defence, puts in place 4 key decisions
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
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
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“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