Sir Douglas Haig
Sir Douglas Haig, also known as "The butcher of the Somme" was a British senor officer in the army. Ranked as a field marshal, he helped plan the offense on the Somme river which resulted in many casualties on he British side. Some historians call him WW1's worst general due to his inability to adopt modern battle strategies and at the costs of his plans which could have been done more efficiently with less losses. During the Battle of the Somme, Haig's plans resulted in the largest amount of casualties in Britian's history. Joining the military as an officer and serving in multiple wars, he was a veteran soldier with already have been involved in 2 wars.
Sir Douglas Haig, also known as "The butcher of the Somme" was a British senor officer in the army. Ranked as a field marshal, he helped plan the offense on the Somme river which resulted in many casualties on he British side. Some historians call him WW1's worst general due to his inability to adopt modern battle strategies and at the costs of his plans which could have been done more efficiently with less losses. During the Battle of the Somme, Haig's plans resulted in the largest amount of casualties in Britian's history. Joining the military as an officer and serving in multiple wars, he was a veteran soldier with already have been involved in 2 wars.
Harry Butters
An american soldier who joined the British army through his connections in England. He joined the cause because it was what be believed to be right. Butters wrote a letter home to his family on October 5th, 1915 saying " I find myself a soldier among millions of others in the great allied armies fighting for all I believe to be right and civilized and humane against a power which is evil and threatens the existence of all the rights we prize ans the freedom we enjoy"(Butters). Butters met Winston Churchill and Churchill was surprised on how the american joined the British army. Butters replied with "I just lied to 'em and said I was British born,"(Butters). Churchill invited him to dinner where they drank champagne and ate, afterwords Churchill asked Butters to take some time before returning to the lines after suffering shell shock. On August 31, 1916, Butters and his unit were hit by a German artillary shell killing all fo them. He requested that his gravestone read " An American Citizen."
An american soldier who joined the British army through his connections in England. He joined the cause because it was what be believed to be right. Butters wrote a letter home to his family on October 5th, 1915 saying " I find myself a soldier among millions of others in the great allied armies fighting for all I believe to be right and civilized and humane against a power which is evil and threatens the existence of all the rights we prize ans the freedom we enjoy"(Butters). Butters met Winston Churchill and Churchill was surprised on how the american joined the British army. Butters replied with "I just lied to 'em and said I was British born,"(Butters). Churchill invited him to dinner where they drank champagne and ate, afterwords Churchill asked Butters to take some time before returning to the lines after suffering shell shock. On August 31, 1916, Butters and his unit were hit by a German artillary shell killing all fo them. He requested that his gravestone read " An American Citizen."
Rupprecht, Crown Prince of Bavaria
Born may 18th, 1869 and dying August 2nd, 1955; Rupert was the last Crown Prince of Bavaria. Commander of the German 6th Army, took part in the Battle of Lorraine, launching a counter attack on the French soldiers. He later received the title of Field Marshal in July of 1916. He lead the Army Group Rupprecht on August 28th consisting of the 1st, 2nd, 6th and 7th armies. He has been known to be one of the best Royal Commanders of the Imperial German Army. On September 15th Rupert made a statement saying " The total losses of our enemies must, therefore, amount to about 350,000, while ours, though regrettable, cannot be compared with theirs so far as numbers concerned."(Rupprecht). Rupert came to the conclusion much quicker than other German Generals that the war could not be won in 1917. He eventually resigned his post on November 11th, 1918.
Born may 18th, 1869 and dying August 2nd, 1955; Rupert was the last Crown Prince of Bavaria. Commander of the German 6th Army, took part in the Battle of Lorraine, launching a counter attack on the French soldiers. He later received the title of Field Marshal in July of 1916. He lead the Army Group Rupprecht on August 28th consisting of the 1st, 2nd, 6th and 7th armies. He has been known to be one of the best Royal Commanders of the Imperial German Army. On September 15th Rupert made a statement saying " The total losses of our enemies must, therefore, amount to about 350,000, while ours, though regrettable, cannot be compared with theirs so far as numbers concerned."(Rupprecht). Rupert came to the conclusion much quicker than other German Generals that the war could not be won in 1917. He eventually resigned his post on November 11th, 1918.
Max von Gallwitz
Born may 2nd, 1952 and dying April 18th, 1937 Max von Gallwitz was a General in the German army. He later took command of the 2nd army during the Battle of the Somme and of Heeresgruppe Gallwitz controlling first and second armies. Ordered to defend Somme from the French-British armies Max von Gallwiz had to defend the River and surrounding territories against overwhelming numbers. He is also known for serving as a deputy for the National People's Party in Berlin after retiring from the army. He was known as a competent, efficient commander.
Born may 2nd, 1952 and dying April 18th, 1937 Max von Gallwitz was a General in the German army. He later took command of the 2nd army during the Battle of the Somme and of Heeresgruppe Gallwitz controlling first and second armies. Ordered to defend Somme from the French-British armies Max von Gallwiz had to defend the River and surrounding territories against overwhelming numbers. He is also known for serving as a deputy for the National People's Party in Berlin after retiring from the army. He was known as a competent, efficient commander.
Marshal Ferdinand Foch
Born October 2nd, 1851 and dying March 20th, 1929 Ferdinand Foch was a part of the French army and lead the Northern army group. He was also criticized much like Sir Douglas Haig for heavy casualties that were suffered in the Battle of the Somme. Foch only favored few attacks and told Sir Henry Wilson that the planned Flanders offensive was "futile, fantastic and dangerous". Up until 1917, his armies were a dominant allied army but when 197 struck it wasn't the case. His army was falling apart due to the heavy losses they sustained. He thought this way until the Americans joined the war and sent reinforcements to France. He was appointed part of the Supreme War Council containing the leaders and representatives of the western powers.
Born October 2nd, 1851 and dying March 20th, 1929 Ferdinand Foch was a part of the French army and lead the Northern army group. He was also criticized much like Sir Douglas Haig for heavy casualties that were suffered in the Battle of the Somme. Foch only favored few attacks and told Sir Henry Wilson that the planned Flanders offensive was "futile, fantastic and dangerous". Up until 1917, his armies were a dominant allied army but when 197 struck it wasn't the case. His army was falling apart due to the heavy losses they sustained. He thought this way until the Americans joined the war and sent reinforcements to France. He was appointed part of the Supreme War Council containing the leaders and representatives of the western powers.