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Douglas Haig and the First World War (Paperback)
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Douglas Haig and the First World War (Paperback)
Series: Cambridge Military Histories
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From December 1915 until the armistice of November 1918, Sir
Douglas Haig was commander-in-chief of the largest army his country
had ever put into the field. He has been portrayed as both an
incompetent 'butcher and bungler' and a clear-sighted,
imperturbable 'architect of victory'. However, in this magisterial
account, J. P. Harris dispels such stereotypes. A dedicated
military professional, Haig nevertheless found it difficult to
adjust to the unprecedented conditions of the Western Front. His
capacity to 'read' battles and broader strategic situations often
proved poor and he bears much responsibility for British losses
1915-17 that were excessive in relation to the results achieved. By
late 1917 his own faith in ultimate victory had become so badly
shaken that he advocated a compromise peace. However, after
surviving the German spring offensives of 1918, he played a vital
role in the campaign that finally broke the German army.
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