<P><B>A radical reassessment of Haig's role in modernizing the British army, leading British forces to victory in World War I, and helping to secure the peace</B></P><P>The most authoritative and balanced biography of General Haig ever written, this book overturns many of the myths and misconceptions about Haig and his place in history. Douglas Haig is the single most controversial general in British Army history. In 1918, after his armies had won World War I, he was feted as a savior—but within 20 years his reputation was in ruins, and it never recovered. In this fascinating biography, Professor Gary Sheffield reassesses Haig's reputation, examining his critical role in preparing the army for war.