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Haig, General Douglas (1861–1928)
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As commander in chief (1915–1918) of the largest British army ever sent abroad, in a war in which British casualties considerably exceeded those of any previous conflict, Douglas Haig has become a scapegoat in popular culture for these massive casualties.
Title: Haig, General Douglas (1861–1928)
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As commander in chief (1915–1918) of the largest British army ever sent abroad, in a war in which British casualties considerably exceeded those of any previous conflict, Douglas Haig has become a scapegoat in popular culture for these massive casualties.
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