The Spirits of Love and Sacrifice, The Spirit of Freedom, too,-- They called to the men they had dwelt among Of the Old World and the New! And the men came forth at the trumpet call, Yea, every creed and class; And they stood with the Spirits who called to them, And cried: "They shall not pass!" Far down the road of the Future Day I see the world of Tomorrow; Men and women at work and play, In the midst of their joy and sorrow. And every night by the red firelight, When the children gather 'round They tell the tale of the men of old. These noble ancestors, grim and bold, Who bravely held their ground. In thrilling accents they often speak Of the Spirits Three on the mountain peak. O Freedom, Love and Sacrifice You claimed our men, alas! Yet everlasting peace is theirs Who cried, "They shall not pass!" ARTHUR A. PENN. _Reprinted by permission of M. Witmark & Sons, N. Y._ _Publishers of the musical setting to this poem._ CONTENTS I. WHERE HE WAS BORN Stirring traditions and historic scenes which surrounded him in childhood. II. BOYHOOD SURROUNDINGS The horsemarkets at Tarbes. The school. Foch at twelve a student of Napoleon. III. A YOUNG SOLDIER OF A LOST CAUSE 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 Where Foch's great work as teacher prepared hundreds of officers for the superb parts they have played in this war. IX. THE GREAT TEACHER Some of the principles Foch taught. Why he is not only the greatest strategist and tactician of all time, but the ideal leader and coordinator of democracy. X. A COLONEL AT FIFTY Clemenceau's part in giving Foch his opportunity. XI. FORTIFYING FRANCE How the Superior War Council prepared for the inevitable invasion of France. Foch put in command at Nancy. XII. ON THE EVE OF WAR True to his belief that "the way to make war is to attack" Foch promptly invaded Germany, but was obliged to retire and defend his own soil. XIII. THE BATTLE OF LORRAINE How the brilliant generalship there thwarted the German plan; and how Joffre recognized it in reorganizing his army. XIV. THE FIRST VICTORY AT THE MARNE "The Miracle of the Marne" was Foch. How he turned defeat to victory. XV. SENT NORTH TO SAVE CHANNEL PORTS Foch's skill and diplomacy in that crisis show him a great coordinator. XVI. THE SUPREME COMMANDER