L'armée Francaise d'Orient et ses travaux d'intérêt public en Grèce du Nord

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.