
The Great War: Who Did What in WW1? S1E29: Douglas Haig
- Aired: 2016-06-27
- Runtime: 9 minutes
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Overview
Douglas Haig is usually the centre of the Lions vs. Donkeys debate. Were the British soldiers "Lions led by Donkeys" during World War 1? Douglas Haig, the father of the Battle of the Somme, is often painted as the Butcher of the Somme but is that really the case? We took a closer look.