Trench warfare Page 2

In the words of Otto Von Bismarck, “Anyone who has ever looked into the glazed eyes of a soldier dying on the battlefield will think hard before starting a war.” Many of the preceding war novels to All Quiet on the Western Front, misrepresented or overlooked the anguish of war, in favor of more resplendent…

This essay aims to examine whether General Haig bears responsibility for the significant number of casualties in the Battle of the Somme. Taking command of the Army on December 10, 1915 at the age of 54, Haig’s previous leadership and triumphs in battles made him appear to be a highly qualified candidate for this position….