As a young officer in the prestigious 21st Lancers (motto Death or
Glory) Douglas Haig played a leading role in Kitcheners bold
expedition which ended in the defeat of the Khalifa of Sudan at
Omdurman. He described the action, as he did the whole campaign,
vividly in words and diagrams which survived virtually untouched at
the family home Bemersyde in the Borders. These letters and diaries
allow the reader to trace Haigs career and developing character.
What they reveal may well surprise his critics. Field Marshal Lord
Haig will remain a hugely controversial figure due to his
pre-eminent role during The Great War. He was a hugely popular
public figure in the post WW1 years and revered by those who served
under him. His death in 1928 was a major occasion for mourning.
Only later was he heavily criticised for the slaughter of the
trenches.
General
| Imprint: |
Pen & Sword Military
|
| Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
| Release date: |
August 2020 |
| Authors: |
Douglas Scott
|
| Dimensions: |
234 x 156 x 31mm (L x W x T) |
| Format: |
Paperback
|
| Pages: |
350 |
| ISBN-13: |
978-1-5267-8433-9 |
| Categories: |
Books >
Humanities >
History >
General
Books >
History >
General
|
| LSN: |
1-5267-8433-5 |
| Barcode: |
9781526784339 |
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