World war One Flashcards
1
Q
Who was General Haig?
A
General Haig was an experienced commander during World War One from late 1915 to the end of the war.
2
Q
What were his leadership tactics?
A
His leadership tactics were very old- fashioned and were used from previous battles which were won.
3
Q
Does Haig deserve the Butcher of The Somme?
A
Yes
- 420,000 casualties overall
-60,000 casualties on the first day
- thought soldiers were too dumb to understand complex instructions
No
- Germany had high ground
- Helped France divert German soldiers at Verdun
