(On this day, July 2, 105 years ago, my grandfather was probably policing up the dead where his regiment had been slaughtered along the front lines of the Battle of the Somme in Northern France. He had, miraculously, survived, along with 67 of his fellow Newfoundlanders. Hundreds of their comrades had fallen when ordered into battle. This is the story of an island’s loss of an entire generation, and my personal search for understanding).
I've always believed Haig's endorsement of attrition as a strategy was an alignment with evil. Heaven knows he didn't invent it, but he advanced it in the modern world for all to see its blood soaked glory.
Powerful piece. Thanks for sharing your drive for understanding.
I've always believed Haig's endorsement of attrition as a strategy was an alignment with evil. Heaven knows he didn't invent it, but he advanced it in the modern world for all to see its blood soaked glory.