Gordon returns to discuss those WW1 Commanders that lost out to Field Marshal Sir Douglas Haig. Plenty of talent here, and some less so, however we start off with Alanbrooke as he was barely discussed in the previous episode.

The list

Admiral Jellicoe

Admiral Beatty

General Wilson

General Plumer

General Chetwode

General Allenby

Major TE Lawrence

General Maude

Field Marshal Robertson (the Editor's favourite)

Gordon Corrigan Links

Mud, Blood and Poppycock: Britain and the Great War

Douglas Haig: Defeat Into Victory

Ollie Links - Get in Touch

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Links Discussed

Spy Masters podcasts - Aspects of History

Are there foxes in South Africa? Get in touch: [email protected]

Great Hatred: The Assassination of Field Marshal Sir Henry Wilson MP

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