Douglas Haig as Corps Commander in 1914
In this presentation, Prof Gary Sheffield looks at Sir Douglas Haig's early career prior to becoming Commander-in-Chief on the Western Front. Recorded as part of the WFA President's Conference series "A World at War 1914-18" - 1914: The BEF and the German Imperial Armies. If you enjoy this video, please subscribe to our YouTube channel ! The Western Front Association is a UK registered charity. The Western Front Association: https://www.westernfrontassociation.com Become a member: https://www.westernfrontassociation.c... Find 100s of Articles on the Great War of 1914-18: https://www.westernfrontassociation.c... Find a local Branch: https://www.westernfrontassociation.c... #greatwar #westernfrontassociation #ww1 #worldwarone #haig
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