General Sir Douglas Haig
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General Sir Douglas Haig
General Sir Douglas Haig (1861-1921), Leader of the British advance on the Western Front, Commander of the First Corps of the British Expeditionary Force. He succeeded Sir John French as Commander in Chief in December 1915 and led Britain through an exhausting war of attrition for which he was much criticised. After the war, he devoted his time to caring for British ex-servicemen founding the Royal British Legion. Date: 1915
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Advance Corps Expeditionary Haig Succeeded Douglas
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This evocative photograph captures the determined and resolute visage of General Sir Douglas Haig (1861-1921), as he led the British advance on the Western Front during World War I. Haig, a veteran of the Second Boer War, succeeded Sir John French as Commander-in-Chief in December 1915 and went on to command the First Corps of the British Expeditionary Force. Haig's leadership during this exhausting war of attrition was met with much criticism, particularly for the high number of casualties sustained during the Battle of the Somme and the Passchendaele Offensive. However, Haig's commitment to his soldiers did not end with the war. In the years following the conflict, he devoted his time and energy to caring for British ex-servicemen, founding the Royal British Legion in 1921. This organization, which continues to provide support to the Armed Forces community, remains a testament to Haig's enduring legacy as a military leader and humanitarian. Dated 1915, this photograph offers a poignant glimpse into the history of the First World War and the indomitable spirit of those who served.
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