IntroductionThe idea behind this series of pages is to take a
broader look at some individual topic which was of interest - almost certainly rousing
controversy - during the Aftermath years and often for long beyond that period, stretching
even to today.
Clearly some of the topics already covered on what is
becoming a large website could easily fit under this heading, but you'll have to forgive
me for being inconsistent.
The first subject to be discussed is Sir Douglas Haig,
arguably (apart from the Kaiser) the most vilified personality of the Great War, and
possibly the most misunderstood. It all depends which historian, which newspaper columnist
you read.
I've chosen a few examples to begin with, but it may be
that I'll add others, especially if they're pointed out to me. And if you have any
comments of your own, do email me, and maybe
I'll set up a feedback page.
Articles so far:
A brief biography of
Haig (attempting to be reasonably neutral about the man!)
Blood on their hands:
a strident little piece about Haig and Lloyd George by Andrew Grimes, a Manchester
journalist who prides himself on speaking his mind.
Some thoughts on Douglas
Haig and his relations with his troops from Blighty by
Gerard DeGroot
An account of Haig's
Funeral from The Times 4th April 1928
The Greatest Betrayal:
written for the Daily Express in 1998 by Alan Clark the flamboyant Tory MP, who died
recently. Clark was the author of The Donkeys.
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