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The Alexandra Shackleton alongside the pontoon [Picture: Leading Airman (Photographer) Chris Mumby, Crown Copyright/MOD 2012]
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Dates in History

Haig becomes commander-in-chief

15th December 1915

In December 1915, Haig replaced French as Commander-in-Chief of the British Expeditionary Force (BEF), with French returning to Britain. Haig had been intriguing for the removal of French as commander of the BEF and had told King George V that French was "a source of great weakness to the army and no one had confidence in him any more".

A distinguished soldier who had served in South Africa, the Author was selected to be Haig's Director of Operations in 1915, a key position he held until the end of the War. This book concentrates on the dramatic events of 1917 and 1918 and covers Third Ypres, the German onslaught… Read more at Pen & Sword...

Only £19.99 at Pen & Sword Books.