Field Marshal Sir Douglas Haig served as Commander-in-Chief of the British Expeditionary Force (BEF) on the Western Front from December 19, 1915, to November 11, 1918. Promoted in 1916, he led the largest British armies in history through costly offensives and the final victorious Hundred Days.
Haig remains one of history’s most debated military leaders. His command is defined by major milestones and contrasting historical perspectives:
