Word: masurian
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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Foch is a worthy antagonist of the great conqueror of the Masurian Lakes. His quick, decisive thrusts like his famous flanking attack on the Marne, are a match for the ponderous strokes of Hindenburg. His reserve army rushed swiftly into place at the Yser, saved the Channel ports. Though Foch is noted chiefly for his boldness and speed and striking personal appeal, his policy is always sound: Joffre has called him the greatest strategist in Europe...