L'armée Francaise d'Orient et ses travaux d'intérêt public en Grèce du Nord
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In the beginning of October 1915 the French-British Expedition Corps
under the commandment of General Sarrail landed in Thessaloniki, Greece.
General Sarrail proceeded, apart from the military operations at hand, in the
construction of public works in Northern Greece. The improvement of public
roads was his first concern. In Macedonia (Northern Greece) there were only
three roads in bad condition (Thessaloniki - Serres, Thessaloniki - Kozani,
and Thessaloniki - Fiorina through Veria). Secondly, the Army undertook
the task of developing the water supply system (both drinkable and irrigation
water). Finally, care was taken for farming, with new methods of production,
so that it could yield greater profit. Thus, the French Army combined military
operations with public works in Macedonia during the time of the expedition.
under the commandment of General Sarrail landed in Thessaloniki, Greece.
General Sarrail proceeded, apart from the military operations at hand, in the
construction of public works in Northern Greece. The improvement of public
roads was his first concern. In Macedonia (Northern Greece) there were only
three roads in bad condition (Thessaloniki - Serres, Thessaloniki - Kozani,
and Thessaloniki - Fiorina through Veria). Secondly, the Army undertook
the task of developing the water supply system (both drinkable and irrigation
water). Finally, care was taken for farming, with new methods of production,
so that it could yield greater profit. Thus, the French Army combined military
operations with public works in Macedonia during the time of the expedition.
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