Originally Posted by sparten

We have been discussing General MacArthur on another thread. So, how about proffering up your opinions on another controversial general, Douglas Haig.

He has been criticized by many for his military strategy and the losses they caused (First Day on the Somme, Ypres etc).
Indeed some have called him a "donkey leading the lions." However, others have been far more kinder to the Field Marshal. Pershing even said that he was the main reason for the allied victory. Opinions please.