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Further, a defensive policy involves the loss of the initiative, with all the consequent disadvantages to the defender.

Douglas Haig, 1st Earl Haig

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Douglas Haig, 1st Earl Haig
Age: 66 †
Born: 1861
Born: June 19
Died: 1928
Died: January 29
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