On the 29th January 1928 Field Marshal Sir Douglas Haig died of a heart attack aged 66. Less than ten years earlier he had led the British Army to their greatest victories in the 100 Day Campaign of 1918. As he lay in state thousands of his soldiers marched past paying homage.

Two distinguished historians, Gary Sheffield and Gordon Corrigan, join Ollie to discuss why Haig deserves to be remembered alongside Marlborough, Nelson, Wellington and Slim.

Gary Sheffield Links

Military History Plus Podcast

Forgotten Victory: The First World War: Myths and Realities

Douglas Haig: From the Somme to Victory

The Chief: Douglas Haig and the British Army

Gordon Corrigan Links

Mud, Blood and Poppycock: Britain and the Great War

Douglas Haig: Defeat Into Victory

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