His first task was to investigate what was available, in particular looking at French efforts.

Europe does not, as least if measured by past French efforts.

During the war, few warships were built because the main French effort was on land.

During the war, the main French effort was on land.

Spring however opened with the so far greatest French effort in the south-west.

The French effort compelled the admiration of both sides.

The main French effort was made in the west, along the Red River.

But French efforts to extradite him were in vain.

An estimated 20,000 died during the French effort, primarily from malaria and yellow fever.

There were also French efforts made at conciliation with the nationalists.