Field Marshal Earl Haig

By John Charteris

Book Overview

""Field Marshal Earl Haig"" is a biography written by John Charteris about the life of Douglas Haig, a British Army officer who served as the commander-in-chief of the British Expeditionary Force during World War I. The book covers Haig's early life, his military career, and his role in the First World War, including his controversial leadership during the Battle of the Somme and the Battle of Passchendaele. Charteris draws on a range of sources, including Haig's own diaries and letters, to provide a detailed and nuanced portrait of this important figure in British military history. The book also explores Haig's legacy and the ongoing debates about his leadership and tactics during the war. Overall, ""Field Marshal Earl Haig"" is a comprehensive and engaging biography that sheds new light on one of the most significant figures of the First World War.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163176761
• ISBN13: 9781163176764
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 436 Pages
• Weight: 1.28 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"