Experiences of WWI

"looking after the troops during the period following the cessation of hostilities – Very often the best fighters are the most difficult to deal with in periods of quiet! I suggested a number of ways in which men can be kept occupied. It is [as much] the duty of all officers to kept their men amused, as it is to train them for war. Staff officers must – If funds are wanted, G.H.Q. should be informed & I’ll arrange for money to be found." (Haig's)

This is a journal entry by Field Marshal Haig whom was a Commander in Chief of the British Army on the Western Front. He made journal entries everyday to depict the struggles he had during the war. This entry is from November 11, 1918 and he explains how the soldiers were acting. (Experiences)

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