Uploaded April 2024 | Updated September 2026, 7 hours ago

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This video clip looks at General Haig's military background before the First World War. It has been uploaded for educational purposes and is used to answer the question, was he the best man for the job and can be used with both KS3 and KS4 students to evaluate whether he deserves the title 'butcher of the Somme.'

If you are looking for teaching resources on this topic, then please check out this link on the TES: tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-11388655

If you want an interactive card sort on whether he should be labelled the 'Butcher of the Somme' then check out this link: tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-11387030

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