Field Marshal Sir Douglas Haig issues his ‘Special Order of the Day’, often known as his ‘Backs to the Wall’ communiqué, calling on Allied troops to stand firm against the German Spring Offensive.
Sir Douglas Haig issues his 'Special Order of the Day', often known as his 'Backs to the Wall' communiqué, calling on Allied troops to stand firm against the German Spring Offensive." />
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Field Marshal Sir Douglas Haig issues his ‘Special Order of the Day’, often known as his ‘Backs to the Wall’ communiqué, calling on Allied troops to stand firm against the German Spring Offensive.