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Extracts from General Haig's summary of the Battle of the Somme, 1 August 1916
(Catalogue ref: CAB 37/153/1)
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  CAB 37/153/1; Haig's summary of the battle, August 1916  
 

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  • According to this source, what had been achieved at the Somme?
  • Do any of the other sources in this case study support Haig's interpretation of events?
  • Does this source help to explain why Haig did not call off the attack at the Somme?
  • What does it reveal about Haig's views on the casualties suffered?
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