Douglas Haig and the First World War (Cambridge Military Histories)

The definitive biography of Field Marshal Douglas Haig, a dedicated military professional who navigated the unprecedented conditions of the Western Front during World War I.

Harris' impeccable research places Haig in the context of the terrible challenges that the conflict raised, highlighting his considerable strengths and fatal flaws.

This book is the most important on the First World War to appear in over a decade, providing a nuanced portrait of a complex historical figure.