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Why did Haig make his men walk across no man's land in the Battle of the Somme?
because it would 'scare the germans', and he could. because he was superior so nobody questioned him.
Did Frederick Douglass make any major mistakes or bad decisions?
Freed slave Frederick Douglas was self educated and was a force for abolition of slavery. He became a well known scholar. Perhaps the best answer to this is that he did not make any major mistakes, however, he avoided a disaster with John Brown. Douglas had been invited by John Brown to his farm in Maryland. He explained his planned slave revolt to Douglas, and asked for his help. Douglas wisely wanted no part of the scheme.
Why might Haig not deserve th nickname butcher of the somme?
This is my history essay I did ages ago, so bear with me if there are a few mistakes!:Field Marshall Haig: Butcher Of The Somme?In 1916, the British began to worry that Germany had the upper hand of the war, and also at the time were anxious for the French, as many casualties were returning from Verdun. From previous battle victories, the British put Field Marshall Douglas Haig in charge of one of the biggest planned battles in the First World War: The Battle of the Somme. Along with a few other higher rank generals, Douglas Haig planed the detailed attack on the German front line, with the aim of relieving the pressure on the French at Verdun. This was through flying planes over enemy lines to identify what the Germans were plotting, by dropping bombs on the German fortressed villages, ammunition depots and front-line bunkers, and by finally sending the British troops walking across No-Man's land to the German trenches, where the soldiers would attack the survivors and therefore gain control over the German front-line. However, though sounding like a very well thought out plan, it was a disaster-in many ways, such as low cloud proved difficult for the British spotter planes to see through, the barbed-wire lining the German trenches was not cut, and secret dug-outs made by the Germans housed many rescued soldiers from the bombing, so the British were unknowingly outnumbered. Due to this, Douglas Haig earned the reputation as 'Butcher of the Somme'. But was this a fair title given to a man who was judged by the 21st century?Defence:'Douglas Haig was a brave and intelligent man, for he was educated at Oxford University and later attended Sand Hurst Military School. He wasn't stupid, and therefore must have known what he was doing when he planned the battle. He was a loving family man, adored his wife and children, and even visited the sick and wounded men behind the front lines. This proved that he wasn't a heartless man at all, and that he couldn't have sent all those soldiers to their deaths without good reason. He was also noble and straight-forward, a man who wasn't afraid to speak the truth, for in his diary, he wrote: 'the nation must be taught to bear losses'. Arguably, this is a reliable source, as it is claimed to come directly from Haig's war-time diary. Haig was always confident that his weapons were 'up-to-date' and 'deadly' and regularly checked the construction of the artillery. Some allege he was a 'technophobe', afraid almost to use modern technology, and afraid of change to the kind of arms he was used to. But this would be wrong, for also in his diary, he wrote about his assessment of some of the trench mortars: 'I inspected some trench mortars, about 2 feet long, with a moveable support near the muzzle to alter the elevation'. He was proud of the design and confident that it would strive amongst the latest technologies involved in the war. Many people believe that Haig was the only man responsible for the battle's bloody outcome. This was not the case however, as right from the early preparation for battle, he was closely assisted by General Rawlinson, who was the same rank as Haig, and who therefore should have bore some of the blame for the death of so many British soldiers (figures stood at 60,000 casualties and 30,000 deaths on the first day).The day before the battle, Haig wrote in his diary that 'the men were in splendid spirits', for he had told them that the barbed-wire had been cut successfully, and that the German trenches had been reduced to nothing more than rubble and mud. This information later proved to be massively important, and unfortunately for Haig inaccurate, as the barbed-wire had not been cut, nor the trenches greatly destroyed. This means that Haig was given false information, the night before the battle and conclusively means that whoever told him it was 'all clear' should accept as much of the responsibility as Haig did. From 'Dropping the donkey epithet', it tells us that: 'The fact that Haig did not destroy the original manuscript diary undermines the notation of a sinister conspiracy'. This quote is saying that Haig didn't get rid of his original diary, which proves he had nothing to hide. This source is fairly reliable; however, the text it came from is mainly bias towards Haig's defence. In the final year of the war, Haig made friends with Supreme Commander Foch, and it was said that 'Haig's drive and vision were of vital importance in the critical last hundred days of the war.All the highlighted sources are officially from Haig's diary. These can therefore be reliably judged, however, the fact that Haig did not originally destroy his diary meant that this wife, Lady Haig, re-typed his diary for him. This could mean that she was bias towards her husband, and that she could have in fact twisted his words, in order to make him look like a brave man. However, another factor of the sources given in Haig's defence, was that they were all given either as opinions, quotes from people who were close to him and liked him, or were from Haig's diary himself.'
Did Genghis kahn make mistakes?
Of course he did. Everyone makes mistakes.
Was general haig a hero or a butcher?
Haig was a hero because he had the strength of character to administer decisions that no ordinary man could ever make. Also, the British army won a series of victories unmatched in military history.
Why did Haig make his men walk across no man's land in the Battle of the Somme?
because it would 'scare the germans', and he could. because he was superior so nobody questioned him.
Did Frederick Douglass make any major mistakes or bad decisions?
Freed slave Frederick Douglas was self educated and was a force for abolition of slavery. He became a well known scholar. Perhaps the best answer to this is that he did not make any major mistakes, however, he avoided a disaster with John Brown. Douglas had been invited by John Brown to his farm in Maryland. He explained his planned slave revolt to Douglas, and asked for his help. Douglas wisely wanted no part of the scheme.
How does teacher's reaction make you feel when you make mistakes?
They make you feel upset, but mistakes are mistakes.
We have made a mistakes when you are in a hurry or make mistakes when we are in a hurry?
We make mistakes when we are in a hurry.
Why might Haig not deserve th nickname butcher of the somme?
This is my history essay I did ages ago, so bear with me if there are a few mistakes!:Field Marshall Haig: Butcher Of The Somme?In 1916, the British began to worry that Germany had the upper hand of the war, and also at the time were anxious for the French, as many casualties were returning from Verdun. From previous battle victories, the British put Field Marshall Douglas Haig in charge of one of the biggest planned battles in the First World War: The Battle of the Somme. Along with a few other higher rank generals, Douglas Haig planed the detailed attack on the German front line, with the aim of relieving the pressure on the French at Verdun. This was through flying planes over enemy lines to identify what the Germans were plotting, by dropping bombs on the German fortressed villages, ammunition depots and front-line bunkers, and by finally sending the British troops walking across No-Man's land to the German trenches, where the soldiers would attack the survivors and therefore gain control over the German front-line. However, though sounding like a very well thought out plan, it was a disaster-in many ways, such as low cloud proved difficult for the British spotter planes to see through, the barbed-wire lining the German trenches was not cut, and secret dug-outs made by the Germans housed many rescued soldiers from the bombing, so the British were unknowingly outnumbered. Due to this, Douglas Haig earned the reputation as 'Butcher of the Somme'. But was this a fair title given to a man who was judged by the 21st century?Defence:'Douglas Haig was a brave and intelligent man, for he was educated at Oxford University and later attended Sand Hurst Military School. He wasn't stupid, and therefore must have known what he was doing when he planned the battle. He was a loving family man, adored his wife and children, and even visited the sick and wounded men behind the front lines. This proved that he wasn't a heartless man at all, and that he couldn't have sent all those soldiers to their deaths without good reason. He was also noble and straight-forward, a man who wasn't afraid to speak the truth, for in his diary, he wrote: 'the nation must be taught to bear losses'. Arguably, this is a reliable source, as it is claimed to come directly from Haig's war-time diary. Haig was always confident that his weapons were 'up-to-date' and 'deadly' and regularly checked the construction of the artillery. Some allege he was a 'technophobe', afraid almost to use modern technology, and afraid of change to the kind of arms he was used to. But this would be wrong, for also in his diary, he wrote about his assessment of some of the trench mortars: 'I inspected some trench mortars, about 2 feet long, with a moveable support near the muzzle to alter the elevation'. He was proud of the design and confident that it would strive amongst the latest technologies involved in the war. Many people believe that Haig was the only man responsible for the battle's bloody outcome. This was not the case however, as right from the early preparation for battle, he was closely assisted by General Rawlinson, who was the same rank as Haig, and who therefore should have bore some of the blame for the death of so many British soldiers (figures stood at 60,000 casualties and 30,000 deaths on the first day).The day before the battle, Haig wrote in his diary that 'the men were in splendid spirits', for he had told them that the barbed-wire had been cut successfully, and that the German trenches had been reduced to nothing more than rubble and mud. This information later proved to be massively important, and unfortunately for Haig inaccurate, as the barbed-wire had not been cut, nor the trenches greatly destroyed. This means that Haig was given false information, the night before the battle and conclusively means that whoever told him it was 'all clear' should accept as much of the responsibility as Haig did. From 'Dropping the donkey epithet', it tells us that: 'The fact that Haig did not destroy the original manuscript diary undermines the notation of a sinister conspiracy'. This quote is saying that Haig didn't get rid of his original diary, which proves he had nothing to hide. This source is fairly reliable; however, the text it came from is mainly bias towards Haig's defence. In the final year of the war, Haig made friends with Supreme Commander Foch, and it was said that 'Haig's drive and vision were of vital importance in the critical last hundred days of the war.All the highlighted sources are officially from Haig's diary. These can therefore be reliably judged, however, the fact that Haig did not originally destroy his diary meant that this wife, Lady Haig, re-typed his diary for him. This could mean that she was bias towards her husband, and that she could have in fact twisted his words, in order to make him look like a brave man. However, another factor of the sources given in Haig's defence, was that they were all given either as opinions, quotes from people who were close to him and liked him, or were from Haig's diary himself.'
Are you human because you make mistakes or do you make mistakes because you are human?
You make mistakes because you are human, not the other way around.
What were general Douglas haig's strengths and weaknesses?
He was the guy who esentially started the battle of the somme, some say he is a butcher and some say he is a hero.Some of his tactics were very controversial, and some say he was the start of the agument 'lions led by donkeys'He was in charge of the british army from 1915 to 1918.This is the start of my essay if it helps, it is just generally about general haig and the battle of the somme:The Battle of the Somme was one of the biggest wars of World War One in 1916 the British forces attempted to break through the German front line in northern France .The Somme was set up by Sir Douglas Haig who was in charge of the British army from 1915 to 1918, he did this because the French fighting in the battle of Verdun were struggling and their numbers were very depleted. Haig new that fighting this fight would cause a great number of casualties and indeed deaths as shown in source one. He was right, there were 60,000 deaths and casualties on the first day alone. Though intended to be a breakthrough, the Battle of the Somme instead became a slaughter, some say General Haig's tactics still remain controversial today.The British were going to attack on a 15 mile front between Serre, north of the Somme. The French armies would attack an 8 mile front south of the Somme. To make sure that the attack was fast enough the atillery forces bombarded German lines for a week before the attack, firing over 1 million shells. British commanders were so confident that the Germans would be savaged,they ordered their troops to walk towards the German lines. As the British walked towards the German lines, the machine guns started and the slaughter began. A few units did reach the German trenches,but they could not risk their upper hand and were driven back. By the end of the opening day, the British had suffered 60,000 casualties,and 20,000 of them where dead,this meant that 60% of the soldiers involved in the attack on the first day were killed! That making it the largest single loss of the British. When it became clear that the battle could be a serious faliure, Haig new that avancing would be more limited and concentrated on the southern area of the Battle. The British took their positions in the south on 14 July, but again could not follow through with their attack. Over the next two months of the battle the British where gaining little ground. Despite this loss and near faliure, on 15 September Haig kept on with his battle, and started using tanks. However, there was not many tanks, and the ones they did have were only lightly armed and were subject to many breakdowns. In source four it shows that General Haig made sure that the British attacked whenever possible because just defending themselves would not mean that that they could end up victorious. In mid November the Battle ended, but not without serious loss.The battle was successful, and did what it aimed to do, it distracted the Germans from Verdun and lots of German soldiers were captured, as said in source 10. Even though, having advanced only 5 miles, the British suffered around 420,000 casualties, the French 195,000 and the Germans about 650,000.
Remember Alexander Haig saying I'm in charge here who was shot to make him make that extraordinary proclamation?
RONALD REAGAN
Do you make mistakes?
Everyone makes mistakes. Making mistakes is simply a part of being human.
What are thoughts and ideas about the quote 'It is not easy but you have to be willing to make mistakes and the earlier you make those mistakes the better'?
That quote means that each time you make a mistake that you learn from them. If your willing to make the mistakes you will learn them then it really isn't a big deal. The earlier you make the mistakes the earlier you will learn the answers.
Did Genghis kahn make mistakes?
Of course he did. Everyone makes mistakes.
What mistakes do mortal make?
they blame the gods for their own mistakes and sorrows.
